Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

(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 Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

a quantity of money

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading =Form a Managing Committee= and talk over arrangements with them.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Inform the young people that a prize will be given to the girl and to the boy whose work is the best.

a youthful male person

From this reading Inform the young people that a prize will be given to the girl and to the boy whose work is the best.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

plural of “buyer” — a person who buys

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading =Form a Managing Committee= and talk over arrangements with them.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

plural of “duplicate” — something additional of the same kind

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

one or the other of two

From this reading If the fair is to be large, you will need either one large room or several small ones.

in or to another place

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

divisible by two

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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading =Form a Managing Committee= and talk over arrangements with them.

set up or found

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

a young female

From this reading Inform the young people that a prize will be given to the girl and to the boy whose work is the best.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Inform the young people that a prize will be given to the girl and to the boy whose work is the best.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the fair is to be large, you will need either one large room or several small ones.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Inform the young people that a prize will be given to the girl and to the boy whose work is the best.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If the fair is to be large, you will need either one large room or several small ones.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading =Form a Managing Committee= and talk over arrangements with them.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading If the fair is to be large, you will need either one large room or several small ones.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If the fair is to be large, you will need either one large room or several small ones.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading If the fair is to be large, you will need either one large room or several small ones.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

above and across; more than

From this reading =Form a Managing Committee= and talk over arrangements with them.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Inform the young people that a prize will be given to the girl and to the boy whose work is the best.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Inform the young people that a prize will be given to the girl and to the boy whose work is the best.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading If the fair is to be large, you will need either one large room or several small ones.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading If the fair is to be large, you will need either one large room or several small ones.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If the fair is to be large, you will need either one large room or several small ones.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading =Form a Managing Committee= and talk over arrangements with them.

express in words

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

belonging to which person

From this reading Inform the young people that a prize will be given to the girl and to the boy whose work is the best.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Tell them that this is not to be an ordinary fair, it will be more interesting and unique; that buyers will find things which cannot be purchased elsewhere for any amount of money, as all articles for sale and even the decorations will be made by the girls and boys themselves, and duplicates are not to be found in the stores.

in the company of; together with

From this reading =Form a Managing Committee= and talk over arrangements with them.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Inform the young people that a prize will be given to the girl and to the boy whose work is the best.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading HOW TO GET UP A GIRLS’ FAIR LET two or three young friends help you get up the fair.