used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
(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 A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
bountifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
a youthful male person
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
of short duration or distance
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Leaving the City.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
divisible by two
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
highest in quality
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
go away from a place
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the City.
lemonadenounUS /ˈleməˈneɪd/
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
come together
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
partaking
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From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
skepticaladjectiveUS /ˈskeptəkəl/
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaving the City.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
belonging to which person
From this reading It is called a rally, and truly the boys do rally around the Director, whose greatest fault is that he loves mankind too much, for his idea of Heaven is that it is filled with boys alone.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading One look in his face will convince the most skeptical, and association for even a brief season with him makes a boy feel truer and better.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few days before we leave for Camp all the boys, new and old, are invited to meet at the home of the Director to become acquainted with one another.
yarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading The principal part of the rally consists of partaking bountifully of ice cream, cake and lemonade, while exchanging yarns with old friends, making new acquaintances, thinking up new jokes, and enjoying the shining hours.
