used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
(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 The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
BiffnounUS /bɪf/
(boxing) a blow with the fist
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOY WHO COULDN’T TALK The Speedwells were busy boys these days.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOY WHO COULDN’T TALK The Speedwells were busy boys these days.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Then, there was the secret building of the new iceboat.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE BOY WHO COULDN’T TALK The Speedwells were busy boys these days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
COULDN'T
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From this reading THE BOY WHO COULDN’T TALK The Speedwells were busy boys these days.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
Dan
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From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE BOY WHO COULDN’T TALK The Speedwells were busy boys these days.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
excitableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
a social unit living together
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
the act of departing
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
iceboatnoun
a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation
From this reading Then, there was the secret building of the new iceboat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
and nothing more
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
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 The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
midwinternounUS /ˈmɪˈdwɪntər/
the middle of winter
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Then, there was the secret building of the new iceboat.
new-fangledadjective
(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
rigverbUS /rɪɡ/
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
Riverdale
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From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Then, there was the secret building of the new iceboat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
Speedwells
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From this reading THE BOY WHO COULDN’T TALK The Speedwells were busy boys these days.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE BOY WHO COULDN’T TALK The Speedwells were busy boys these days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOY WHO COULDN’T TALK The Speedwells were busy boys these days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The excitable Billy had so many irons in the fire (so he said) that he could barely keep all of them hot.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, there was the secret building of the new iceboat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then, there was the secret building of the new iceboat.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE BOY WHO COULDN’T TALK The Speedwells were busy boys these days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, there was the secret building of the new iceboat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BOY WHO COULDN’T TALK The Speedwells were busy boys these days.
What's
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From this reading “What’s she going to be driven by, Billy?” asked Biff Hardy, meeting the Speedwells one afternoon at the edge of the Boat Club Cove.
at the time that
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
which person or people
From this reading THE BOY WHO COULDN’T TALK The Speedwells were busy boys these days.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dan and Billy had said little of their scheme outside the family; but it was known in Riverdale that the Speedwells proposed to rig a “new-fangled” racing machine that would “just burn up the ice” when the midwinter ice races were held.
