used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
(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 No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If they have not found out why, I am not going to tell the secret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
COMMENCEMENTnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
without stop or interruption
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
at any time
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
set up or found
From this reading If they have not found out why, I am not going to tell the secret.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
a young female
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
the act of departing
From this reading If they have not found out why, I am not going to tell the secret.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If they have not found out why, I am not going to tell the secret.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
hurry-scurry
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From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If they have not found out why, I am not going to tell the secret.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they have not found out why, I am not going to tell the secret.
of great significance or value
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
hear with intention
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If they have not found out why, I am not going to tell the secret.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If they have not found out why, I am not going to tell the secret.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading If they have not found out why, I am not going to tell the secret.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
SunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
express in words
From this reading If they have not found out why, I am not going to tell the secret.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
a special situation
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
up to a particular time
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If they have not found out why, I am not going to tell the secret.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But one thing I have found out is this: Never in after life do we ever feel _quite_ so important as we do when that day has been reached upon our life's calendar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
at the time that
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
which person or people
From this reading No, I am not telling the exact truth: it was not when it _dawned_, but fully three hours later, and then began the hurry-scurry which continued till all were assembled in chapel to listen to the opening prayer of the good man who had for many a year opened the Sunny Bank commencement exercises.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading COMMENCEMENT Many a girl has asked: "Why do they call it commencement when it is really the end?"
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was no exception at Sunny Bank, and when the fifth of June dawned that year it found a busy, bustling household.
