used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The First had done so a week earlier.
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading The tables, each accommodating eighteen persons, occupied the two farther corners of the dining-hall.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The tables, each accommodating eighteen persons, occupied the two farther corners of the dining-hall.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
dining-hallnoun
a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
From this reading The tables, each accommodating eighteen persons, occupied the two farther corners of the dining-hall.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The First had done so a week earlier.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The tables, each accommodating eighteen persons, occupied the two farther corners of the dining-hall.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The First had done so a week earlier.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading The tables, each accommodating eighteen persons, occupied the two farther corners of the dining-hall.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The tables, each accommodating eighteen persons, occupied the two farther corners of the dining-hall.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST TEAM VS.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The First had done so a week earlier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SECOND The Second Team started its training table Monday.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading SECOND The Second Team started its training table Monday.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The tables, each accommodating eighteen persons, occupied the two farther corners of the dining-hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tables, each accommodating eighteen persons, occupied the two farther corners of the dining-hall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The tables, each accommodating eighteen persons, occupied the two farther corners of the dining-hall.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SECOND The Second Team started its training table Monday.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The First had done so a week earlier.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SECOND The Second Team started its training table Monday.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading SECOND The Second Team started its training table Monday.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The tables, each accommodating eighteen persons, occupied the two farther corners of the dining-hall.
TEAMnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading FIRST TEAM VS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SECOND The Second Team started its training table Monday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading SECOND The Second Team started its training table Monday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The tables, each accommodating eighteen persons, occupied the two farther corners of the dining-hall.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
VS
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From this reading FIRST TEAM VS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The First had done so a week earlier.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading That of the First Team was given a certain degree of privacy by two oak screens similar to the one that stood before the door leading to the pantry, but the Second Team consumed its meals in full view of the world.
