used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
BONFIREnounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
bonfiresnounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪərz/
plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Let's form a grand march!" cried Gus Plum.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Every man with a torch!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "Let's form a grand march!" cried Gus Plum.
usually; as a rule
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "Let's form a grand march!" cried Gus Plum.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading "Let's form a grand march!" cried Gus Plum.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's form a grand march!" cried Gus Plum.
provided with artificial light
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
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 BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Every man with a torch!"
march in a procession
From this reading "Let's form a grand march!" cried Gus Plum.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
PlumadverbUS /plʌm/
exactly
From this reading "Let's form a grand march!" cried Gus Plum.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
deliver by singing
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading "Every man with a torch!"
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE HALL It was certainly a night long to be remembered in the annals of Oak Hall,--and for more reasons than one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the start, several bonfires were lit along the bank of the river, and around these the students congregated, to dance and sing songs, and "cut up" generally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Every man with a torch!"
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading None of the teachers were present, and it was given out that the lads might enjoy themselves within reasonable bounds until ten o'clock.
