used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been made ridiculous.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
exhale hard
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A flush of fury spread over Lottie's dark face.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A flush of fury spread over Lottie's dark face.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading A flush of fury spread over Lottie's dark face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading A flush of fury spread over Lottie's dark face.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been made ridiculous.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
Jo
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From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
Lottie
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From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
Lottie's
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From this reading A flush of fury spread over Lottie's dark face.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had been made ridiculous.
a particular point in time
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
MUDDYadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A flush of fury spread over Lottie's dark face.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading She had been made ridiculous.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
Sadie
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From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
sensingnounUS /ˈsensɪŋ/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
SparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A flush of fury spread over Lottie's dark face.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
TENNISnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MUDDY TENNIS BALL Nan and Jo ran to join Sadie in an instinctive gesture of defense.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
wallopverbUS /ˈwɑːləp/
hit hard
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lottie Sparks staggered beneath the blow--for it was really a pretty hard wallop--but rallied the next moment in admirable style.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading She wiped the mud from her ear as several of the other girls, sensing a scene, came running up.
