AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
(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 The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
in addition
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading There were the various Seminary teams in basket ball, fencing, golfing, calisthenics and amateur theatricals.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Notwithstanding the serious course of study, there was ample jollity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were the various Seminary teams in basket ball, fencing, golfing, calisthenics and amateur theatricals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE INITIATION There was no cause for ennui at the Diana Seminary.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading There were the various Seminary teams in basket ball, fencing, golfing, calisthenics and amateur theatricals.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading There were the various Seminary teams in basket ball, fencing, golfing, calisthenics and amateur theatricals.
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
calisthenicsnounUS /ˌkæləsˈθenɪks/
the practice of calisthenic exercises
From this reading There were the various Seminary teams in basket ball, fencing, golfing, calisthenics and amateur theatricals.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading THE INITIATION There was no cause for ennui at the Diana Seminary.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Notwithstanding the serious course of study, there was ample jollity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading THE INITIATION There was no cause for ennui at the Diana Seminary.
ennuinounUS /eˈnuːi/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading THE INITIATION There was no cause for ennui at the Diana Seminary.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
exhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
fencingnounUS /ˈfensɪŋ/
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading There were the various Seminary teams in basket ball, fencing, golfing, calisthenics and amateur theatricals.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INITIATION There was no cause for ennui at the Diana Seminary.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
golfingnounUS /ˈɡɑːlfɪŋ/
playing golf
From this reading There were the various Seminary teams in basket ball, fencing, golfing, calisthenics and amateur theatricals.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were the various Seminary teams in basket ball, fencing, golfing, calisthenics and amateur theatricals.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
INITIATIONnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading THE INITIATION There was no cause for ennui at the Diana Seminary.
jollitynoun
feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor
From this reading Notwithstanding the serious course of study, there was ample jollity.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
mimicnounUS /ˈmɪmɪk/
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
not any; not one
From this reading THE INITIATION There was no cause for ennui at the Diana Seminary.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the serious course of study, there was ample jollity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding the serious course of study, there was ample jollity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
recreations
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From this reading The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
SeminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading THE INITIATION There was no cause for ennui at the Diana Seminary.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Notwithstanding the serious course of study, there was ample jollity.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Notwithstanding the serious course of study, there was ample jollity.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading There were the various Seminary teams in basket ball, fencing, golfing, calisthenics and amateur theatricals.
tediumnounUS /ˈtiːdiəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INITIATION There was no cause for ennui at the Diana Seminary.
theatricals
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From this reading There were the various Seminary teams in basket ball, fencing, golfing, calisthenics and amateur theatricals.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE INITIATION There was no cause for ennui at the Diana Seminary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading There were the various Seminary teams in basket ball, fencing, golfing, calisthenics and amateur theatricals.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INITIATION There was no cause for ennui at the Diana Seminary.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The girls also indulged in excursions to the exhibitions of the Academy boys, on their gala days of mimic warfare in the campus, as well as to their contests on the diamond or gridiron at foot ball.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were the various Seminary teams in basket ball, fencing, golfing, calisthenics and amateur theatricals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The tedium of their leisure hours was beguiled with all kinds of recreations according to the seasons of the year.
