used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "She knows more about it than I do."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
in addition
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Don't ask me, ask her," returned Dick shortly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
bonfiresnounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪərz/
plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
showing who or what does the action
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celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
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COMPLICATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
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past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "She knows more about it than I do."
Don't
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From this reading "Don't ask me, ask her," returned Dick shortly.
Dora
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From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
being one more than ten
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derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
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a ceremonial dinner party for many people
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festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Don't ask me, ask her," returned Dick shortly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "She knows more about it than I do."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "She knows more about it than I do."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't ask me, ask her," returned Dick shortly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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others
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From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Don't ask me, ask her," returned Dick shortly.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She knows more about it than I do."
for a short time
From this reading "Don't ask me, ask her," returned Dick shortly.
a thing, without saying which
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "She knows more about it than I do."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
male cat
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course Tom and Dick were present, as were also Sam and a host of others, but it must be confessed that the Rovers did not enjoy themselves.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "See here, Dick," said Tom after the festivities were over, "what is this trouble between you and Dora?"
