used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
(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 You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
for the reason that
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Fortunately, not one of the workers expected this, and so were brave and cheerful under drawbacks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Fortunately, not one of the workers expected this, and so were brave and cheerful under drawbacks.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading Fortunately, not one of the workers expected this, and so were brave and cheerful under drawbacks.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Fortunately, not one of the workers expected this, and so were brave and cheerful under drawbacks.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, not one of the workers expected this, and so were brave and cheerful under drawbacks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading These were numerous and varied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortunately, not one of the workers expected this, and so were brave and cheerful under drawbacks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fortunately, not one of the workers expected this, and so were brave and cheerful under drawbacks.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
and nothing more
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
rose-color
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
express a supposition
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “YOURN'S THE WAY!”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were numerous and varied.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Fortunately, not one of the workers expected this, and so were brave and cheerful under drawbacks.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading These were numerous and varied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “YOURN'S THE WAY!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading After the first novelty wore off, it took at times only the most trivial excuses to keep the boys away.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Fortunately, not one of the workers expected this, and so were brave and cheerful under drawbacks.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are not to suppose, because this first Monday evening (which, by the way, was concluded with sandwiches and coffee) was a success, pronounced so by all concerned, that therefore the ones which followed were all rose-color.
YOURN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “YOURN'S THE WAY!”
