used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If there's a lecture," said Roger apprehensively, "me for the woods."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
AmphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "If there's a lecture," said Roger apprehensively, "me for the woods."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What happens?" asked Helen.
ASSEMBLYnounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
for the reason that
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
dearly loved
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
don't
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From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
the boundary of a surface
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
divisible by two
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
a social unit living together
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If there's a lecture," said Roger apprehensively, "me for the woods."
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
gavelnounUS /ˈɡævəl/
a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "What happens?" asked Helen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "What happens?" asked Helen.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
of great significance or value
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading "If there's a lecture," said Roger apprehensively, "me for the woods."
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If there's a lecture," said Roger apprehensively, "me for the woods."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
Roger
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From this reading "If there's a lecture," said Roger apprehensively, "me for the woods."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
move stealthily
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
carry out
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If there's a lecture," said Roger apprehensively, "me for the woods."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OPENING OF THE ASSEMBLY "NOW then, people dear," said grandmother, joining the group on the porch, "even if we don't have the house in the exact order that we want it in to-day we must take time to go to the formal opening of the Assembly."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What happens?" asked Helen.
at the time that
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "If there's a lecture," said Roger apprehensively, "me for the woods."
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So the whole family fell into line when the bell in the tower on the lake shore rang to indicate that in five minutes a meeting would begin.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you stand on the edge of the Amphitheatre you can slip away after the introduction but it is worth your while to be present when the gavel falls because you want to follow every important event as it happens right through the season."
