used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading All the morning the Glenwood pupils lived on the thoughts of the promised swim, to come that afternoon.
(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 All the morning the Glenwood pupils lived on the thoughts of the promised swim, to come that afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading This was a summer resort not far from the school, and there was a good sandy stretch for bathing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
give expression to
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This was a summer resort not far from the school, and there was a good sandy stretch for bathing.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was a summer resort not far from the school, and there was a good sandy stretch for bathing.
Glenwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the morning the Glenwood pupils lived on the thoughts of the promised swim, to come that afternoon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This was a summer resort not far from the school, and there was a good sandy stretch for bathing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
only a very short time before
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
jauntnounUS /dʒɔːnt/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading All the morning the Glenwood pupils lived on the thoughts of the promised swim, to come that afternoon.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All the morning the Glenwood pupils lived on the thoughts of the promised swim, to come that afternoon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was a summer resort not far from the school, and there was a good sandy stretch for bathing.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the morning the Glenwood pupils lived on the thoughts of the promised swim, to come that afternoon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
Pangborn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading All the morning the Glenwood pupils lived on the thoughts of the promised swim, to come that afternoon.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading All the morning the Glenwood pupils lived on the thoughts of the promised swim, to come that afternoon.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading This was a summer resort not far from the school, and there was a good sandy stretch for bathing.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading This was a summer resort not far from the school, and there was a good sandy stretch for bathing.
an educational institution
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading This was a summer resort not far from the school, and there was a good sandy stretch for bathing.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading This was a summer resort not far from the school, and there was a good sandy stretch for bathing.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading All the morning the Glenwood pupils lived on the thoughts of the promised swim, to come that afternoon.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This was a summer resort not far from the school, and there was a good sandy stretch for bathing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a summer resort not far from the school, and there was a good sandy stretch for bathing.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All the morning the Glenwood pupils lived on the thoughts of the promised swim, to come that afternoon.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
at the time that
From this reading When dismissal hour did finally drag around little attention was paid to luncheon, all minds and hearts being set on the jaunt to Sunset Lake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The day following proved to be one of those exceptionally warm days that occasionally come at the end of June, with the express purpose, it would seem, of making life unbearable for those engaged in finishing up a term at school.
but in spite of that
From this reading The season had hardly opened yet, and Mrs. Pangborn was thus able to hire for that afternoon the exclusive right of the sandy shore for her pupils.
