used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
anew
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading By the time we touched the landing the wildest trading was already going on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time we touched the landing the wildest trading was already going on.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading For a time it was a regular game of snowball and fireworks.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading For a time it was a regular game of snowball and fireworks.
the act of departing
From this reading By the time we touched the landing the wildest trading was already going on.
hurtlingverbUS /ˈhɜːrtlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hurtle” — move with or as if with a rushing sound
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose they thought the supply was limited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a time it was a regular game of snowball and fireworks.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading By the time we touched the landing the wildest trading was already going on.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading I suppose they thought the supply was limited.
engage in
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By the time we touched the landing the wildest trading was already going on.
and nothing more
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading For a time it was a regular game of snowball and fireworks.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
ShawlsnounUS /ʃɔːlz/
plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
snowballnounUS /ˈsnoʊbɔːl/
plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions
From this reading For a time it was a regular game of snowball and fireworks.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
not in physical motion
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I suppose they thought the supply was limited.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose they thought the supply was limited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I suppose they thought the supply was limited.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose they thought the supply was limited.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I suppose they thought the supply was limited.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time we touched the landing the wildest trading was already going on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
having come into contact
From this reading By the time we touched the landing the wildest trading was already going on.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading By the time we touched the landing the wildest trading was already going on.
under-bids
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From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose they thought the supply was limited.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
at the time that
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading By the time we touched the landing the wildest trading was already going on.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shawls rolled in a ball were being flung aboard for examination, and flung back wildly with preposterous under-bids, only to come hurtling back again with a fierce protest of refusal.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Some of our ladies were quite eager, and began to make offers when we were still many yards from shore.
