Adams'snounUS /ˈædəmzɪz/
possessive form of “adams” — American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
anew
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
(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 To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
terminate
From this reading On Tuesday the school would break up, to meet again in large numbers on Friday for the match at Lord’s.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
cricket-cup
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From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On Tuesday the school would break up, to meet again in large numbers on Friday for the match at Lord’s.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Next him in his pew was Frank.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading On Tuesday the school would break up, to meet again in large numbers on Friday for the match at Lord’s.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next him in his pew was Frank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next him in his pew was Frank.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
house-supper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
and nothing more
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On Tuesday the school would break up, to meet again in large numbers on Friday for the match at Lord’s.
immediately past
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading On Tuesday the school would break up, to meet again in large numbers on Friday for the match at Lord’s.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading On Tuesday the school would break up, to meet again in large numbers on Friday for the match at Lord’s.
come together
From this reading On Tuesday the school would break up, to meet again in large numbers on Friday for the match at Lord’s.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next him in his pew was Frank.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading On Tuesday the school would break up, to meet again in large numbers on Friday for the match at Lord’s.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
by chance
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading Next him in his pew was Frank.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
prize-giving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
an educational institution
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Just now the hymn after the third collect had been sung, but after that, instead of the chaplain continuing to read the prayers, the Head did so.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
To-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading On Tuesday the school would break up, to meet again in large numbers on Friday for the match at Lord’s.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On Tuesday the school would break up, to meet again in large numbers on Friday for the match at Lord’s.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The school was assembled at evening chapel on the last Sunday of this summer term.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To-morrow would be prize-giving, with all its attendant festivities, down to concert in the evening and another house-supper—perhaps—at Adams’s in celebration of their again having won the house cricket-cup.
