used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Have all dress in long white robes and each carry a candle.
(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 Have all dress in long white robes and each carry a candle.
altosnounUS /ˈæltoʊz/
plural of “alto” — a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Red and white decorated racquets can be given the guests as they leave, for souvenirs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Have all dress in long white robes and each carry a candle.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Have all dress in long white robes and each carry a candle.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Red and white decorated racquets can be given the guests as they leave, for souvenirs.
DivideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Divide into two groups, three sopranos and two altos in each group.
put on clothes
From this reading Have all dress in long white robes and each carry a candle.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Divide into two groups, three sopranos and two altos in each group.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Red and white decorated racquets can be given the guests as they leave, for souvenirs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Divide into two groups, three sopranos and two altos in each group.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Divide into two groups, three sopranos and two altos in each group.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Red and white decorated racquets can be given the guests as they leave, for souvenirs.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have all dress in long white robes and each carry a candle.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Divide into two groups, three sopranos and two altos in each group.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
go away from a place
From this reading Red and white decorated racquets can be given the guests as they leave, for souvenirs.
lemonadenounUS /ˈleməˈneɪd/
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Have all dress in long white robes and each carry a candle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
participate in games or sport
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
racquetsnounUS /ˈrækɪts/
plural of “racquet” — a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Red and white decorated racquets can be given the guests as they leave, for souvenirs.
RefreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Have all dress in long white robes and each carry a candle.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
SelectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
singersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
sopranosnounUS /səˈprænoʊz/
plural of “soprano” — a female singer
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
souvenirsnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪrz/
plural of “souvenir” — something of sentimental value
From this reading Red and white decorated racquets can be given the guests as they leave, for souvenirs.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
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 Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Red and white decorated racquets can be given the guests as they leave, for souvenirs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Red and white decorated racquets can be given the guests as they leave, for souvenirs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Divide into two groups, three sopranos and two altos in each group.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Divide into two groups, three sopranos and two altos in each group.
VIRGINSnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “virgin” — a person who has never had sex
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
wafersnounUS /ˈweɪfərz/
plural of “wafer” — a small adhesive disk of paste; used to seal letters
From this reading Refreshments can be passed in regular tennis racquets; in summer, lemonade and wafers, or in winter, hot coffee and cake.
a Caucasian
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which person or people
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading TEN VIRGINS (SACRED PLAY) Select ten young ladies who are good singers--six sopranos and four altos.
