used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
speak to
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
Bea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Naturally the daughters were in the majority, most of them fair with the beauty of youth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The corridors and drawing-rooms were thronged with fair daughters and brave sons.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The corridors and drawing-rooms were thronged with fair daughters and brave sons.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading The corridors and drawing-rooms were thronged with fair daughters and brave sons.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
drawing-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The corridors and drawing-rooms were thronged with fair daughters and brave sons.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The corridors and drawing-rooms were thronged with fair daughters and brave sons.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
set up or found
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
immediately past
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Naturally the daughters were in the majority, most of them fair with the beauty of youth.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Naturally the daughters were in the majority, most of them fair with the beauty of youth.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally the daughters were in the majority, most of them fair with the beauty of youth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
Philalethean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
ReceptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
REFORMnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The corridors and drawing-rooms were thronged with fair daughters and brave sons.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
express in speech
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Naturally the daughters were in the majority, most of them fair with the beauty of youth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The corridors and drawing-rooms were thronged with fair daughters and brave sons.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As was to have been expected, this event of vital importance demanded such careful preparation that she missed the address in chapel altogether and was late for the first dance.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The corridors and drawing-rooms were thronged with fair daughters and brave sons.
at the time that
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When at last she really put in an appearance--and a radiant appearance it was, with cheeks flushed from the ardor of her artistic labors, she found the revelry in full swing, so to speak.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A WAVE OF REFORM Bea did her hair high for the first time in public on the evening of the Philalethean Reception in her sophomore year.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Naturally the daughters were in the majority, most of them fair with the beauty of youth.
