used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Peggy Martin can't be very popular.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
BunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I never see but one car in front of her house."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the village the prestige of the maidens was read by these signs.
can't
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From this reading "Peggy Martin can't be very popular.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I never see but one car in front of her house."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
communicated in words
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading I never see but one car in front of her house."
guttersnounUS /ˈɡʌtərz/
plural of “gutter” — a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I never see but one car in front of her house."
hulkingadjectiveUS /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/
of great size and bulk
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I never see but one car in front of her house."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
lurchingverbUS /ˈlɜːrtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading In the village the prestige of the maidens was read by these signs.
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 Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "Peggy Martin can't be very popular.
Minga's
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From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never see but one car in front of her house."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I never see but one car in front of her house."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
Peggy
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From this reading "Peggy Martin can't be very popular.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading "Peggy Martin can't be very popular.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading In the village the prestige of the maidens was read by these signs.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In the village the prestige of the maidens was read by these signs.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
roadsters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
rosarynounUS /ˈroʊzəri/
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
Sard's
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From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
sedansnounUS /sɪˈdænz/
plural of “sedan” — a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I never see but one car in front of her house."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading In the village the prestige of the maidens was read by these signs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Peggy Martin can't be very popular.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In the village the prestige of the maidens was read by these signs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the village the prestige of the maidens was read by these signs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Minga's coming stimulated the activities of a certain set known as the "Bunch," and the various hulking sedans or little roadsters lurching in the gutters were like so many beads on the rosary of her "popularity."
WHOOPINGverbUS /ˈwuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading WHOOPING IT UP Life these days expressed itself in a ring of automobiles around the drive of Sard's home.
