used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "We shall have to remain over the Fourth after all," said Anderson Rover.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bahama Bill had not put in an appearance and was not expected until the evening of the Fourth of July.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading "We shall have to remain over the Fourth after all," said Anderson Rover.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Bahama Bill had not put in an appearance and was not expected until the evening of the Fourth of July.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
autosnounUS /ˈɔːtoʊz/
plural of “auto” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
Bahama
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bahama Bill had not put in an appearance and was not expected until the evening of the Fourth of July.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bahama Bill had not put in an appearance and was not expected until the evening of the Fourth of July.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "But I imagine that will suit you boys, for you can stay in the city and have some fun."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But I imagine that will suit you boys, for you can stay in the city and have some fun."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "But I imagine that will suit you boys, for you can stay in the city and have some fun."
the act of departing
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Bahama Bill had not put in an appearance and was not expected until the evening of the Fourth of July.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Bahama Bill had not put in an appearance and was not expected until the evening of the Fourth of July.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
FIRECRACKERSnounUS /ˈfaɪərkrækərz/
plural of “firecracker” — firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
your parents
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Bahama Bill had not put in an appearance and was not expected until the evening of the Fourth of July.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "But I imagine that will suit you boys, for you can stay in the city and have some fun."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bahama Bill had not put in an appearance and was not expected until the evening of the Fourth of July.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We shall have to remain over the Fourth after all," said Anderson Rover.
hiringverbUS /ˈhaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “hire” — engage or hire for work
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I imagine that will suit you boys, for you can stay in the city and have some fun."
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "But I imagine that will suit you boys, for you can stay in the city and have some fun."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
of great significance or value
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Bahama Bill had not put in an appearance and was not expected until the evening of the Fourth of July.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
used to form the superlative
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bahama Bill had not put in an appearance and was not expected until the evening of the Fourth of July.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "We shall have to remain over the Fourth after all," said Anderson Rover.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Bahama Bill had not put in an appearance and was not expected until the evening of the Fourth of July.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "We shall have to remain over the Fourth after all," said Anderson Rover.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading "We shall have to remain over the Fourth after all," said Anderson Rover.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We shall have to remain over the Fourth after all," said Anderson Rover.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall have to remain over the Fourth after all," said Anderson Rover.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "But I imagine that will suit you boys, for you can stay in the city and have some fun."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "But I imagine that will suit you boys, for you can stay in the city and have some fun."
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "But I imagine that will suit you boys, for you can stay in the city and have some fun."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
a special situation
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We shall have to remain over the Fourth after all," said Anderson Rover.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Bahama Bill had not put in an appearance and was not expected until the evening of the Fourth of July.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FIRECRACKERS All was in readiness for departure but one thing, and that was the most important of all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall have to remain over the Fourth after all," said Anderson Rover.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But I imagine that will suit you boys, for you can stay in the city and have some fun."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But I imagine that will suit you boys, for you can stay in the city and have some fun."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It did suit all the young folks, and they immediately planned a fine automobile tour for the afternoon, hiring two autos large enough to accommodate all of the girls and boys.
