used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You're certainly going like a house afire today!"
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
afireadjectiveUS /əˈfaɪr/
lighted up by or as by fire or flame
From this reading "You're certainly going like a house afire today!"
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
(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 "Lucky, that's all."
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Penny Parker's friendly grin widened as she chalked up the score.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
bowlingnounUS /ˈboʊlɪŋ/
a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "You're certainly going like a house afire today!"
chalkedverbUS /tʃɔːkt/
past form of “chalk” — write, draw, or trace with chalk
From this reading Penny Parker's friendly grin widened as she chalked up the score.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
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inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Penny Parker's friendly grin widened as she chalked up the score.
a young female
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
the act of departing
From this reading "You're certainly going like a house afire today!"
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Penny Parker's friendly grin widened as she chalked up the score.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
helter
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From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "You're certainly going like a house afire today!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You're certainly going like a house afire today!"
Louise
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From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
occurring by chance
From this reading "Lucky, that's all."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
Parker'snounUS /ˈpɑːrkərz/
possessive form of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Penny Parker's friendly grin widened as she chalked up the score.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
an educational institution
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Penny Parker's friendly grin widened as she chalked up the score.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Penny Parker's friendly grin widened as she chalked up the score.
Sidell
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From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
skelter
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From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
SmoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
tenpinsnoun
bowling down an alley at a target of ten wooden pins
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
that's
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From this reading "Lucky, that's all."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading "You're certainly going like a house afire today!"
toppleverbUS /ˈtɑːpəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Penny Parker's friendly grin widened as she chalked up the score.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "Another strike, Penny!" cried her school companion, Louise Sidell, watching the tenpins topple helter skelter and vanish out of sight.
widenedverbUS /ˈwaɪdənd/
past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading Penny Parker's friendly grin widened as she chalked up the score.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Smoothly and with accurate aim, the slim girl in blue sweater and swinging skirt sent the heavy ball crashing down the polished floor of the bowling alley.
You're
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From this reading "You're certainly going like a house afire today!"
