used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “And what a sight Mersfeld and North were!” remarked Whistle-Breeches.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading “They must have looked like walking complexion advertisements when the lights were turned on.”
(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 “All to the lalapalooza!” was Cap’s opinion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED SUPPER “Wasn’t it great?” demanded Bill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED SUPPER “Wasn’t it great?” demanded Bill.
Cap'snounUS /kæps/
possessive form of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading “All to the lalapalooza!” was Cap’s opinion.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading “They must have looked like walking complexion advertisements when the lights were turned on.”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED SUPPER “Wasn’t it great?” demanded Bill.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED SUPPER “Wasn’t it great?” demanded Bill.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “They must have looked like walking complexion advertisements when the lights were turned on.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED SUPPER “Wasn’t it great?” demanded Bill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED SUPPER “Wasn’t it great?” demanded Bill.
lalapalooza
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From this reading “All to the lalapalooza!” was Cap’s opinion.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading “They must have looked like walking complexion advertisements when the lights were turned on.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “They must have looked like walking complexion advertisements when the lights were turned on.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “They must have looked like walking complexion advertisements when the lights were turned on.”
McNibb
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From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
Mersfeld
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From this reading “And what a sight Mersfeld and North were!” remarked Whistle-Breeches.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “They must have looked like walking complexion advertisements when the lights were turned on.”
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “And what a sight Mersfeld and North were!” remarked Whistle-Breeches.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “They must have looked like walking complexion advertisements when the lights were turned on.”
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “All to the lalapalooza!” was Cap’s opinion.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
Pete
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From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “And what a sight Mersfeld and North were!” remarked Whistle-Breeches.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “And what a sight Mersfeld and North were!” remarked Whistle-Breeches.
snickeringverbUS /ˈsnɪkərɪŋ/
-ing form of “snicker” — laugh quietly
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED SUPPER “Wasn’t it great?” demanded Bill.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “All to the lalapalooza!” was Cap’s opinion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They must have looked like walking complexion advertisements when the lights were turned on.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “All to the lalapalooza!” was Cap’s opinion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “They must have looked like walking complexion advertisements when the lights were turned on.”
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading “They must have looked like walking complexion advertisements when the lights were turned on.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “All to the lalapalooza!” was Cap’s opinion.
Wasn't
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From this reading AN INTERRUPTED SUPPER “Wasn’t it great?” demanded Bill.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And what a sight Mersfeld and North were!” remarked Whistle-Breeches.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “And what a sight Mersfeld and North were!” remarked Whistle-Breeches.
at the time that
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
Whistle-Breeches
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From this reading “And what a sight Mersfeld and North were!” remarked Whistle-Breeches.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I thought sure McNibb would hear us snickering when we pulled the strings and upset the paint,” added Pete.
