used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
Armstrong'snounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɔːŋz/
possessive form of “armstrong” — United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Promenade has for generations been known as the "Junior Prom," but it is not strictly a Junior occasion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FUN AT THE THEATER.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Promenade has for generations been known as the "Junior Prom," but it is not strictly a Junior occasion.
bouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Promenade has for generations been known as the "Junior Prom," but it is not strictly a Junior occasion.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
divisible by two
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
financesnounUS /fɪˈnænsɪz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Promenade has for generations been known as the "Junior Prom," but it is not strictly a Junior occasion.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
FreshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading FUN AT THE THEATER.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The Promenade has for generations been known as the "Junior Prom," but it is not strictly a Junior occasion.
GleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Promenade has for generations been known as the "Junior Prom," but it is not strictly a Junior occasion.
HyperionnounUS /haɪˈpɪriən/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was the son of Gaea and Uranus and the father of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient mythology
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Promenade has for generations been known as the "Junior Prom," but it is not strictly a Junior occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The Promenade has for generations been known as the "Junior Prom," but it is not strictly a Junior occasion.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Promenade has for generations been known as the "Junior Prom," but it is not strictly a Junior occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The Promenade has for generations been known as the "Junior Prom," but it is not strictly a Junior occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
PromnounUS /prɑːm/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading The Promenade has for generations been known as the "Junior Prom," but it is not strictly a Junior occasion.
PromenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
SeniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
SophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
not in physical motion
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading The Promenade has for generations been known as the "Junior Prom," but it is not strictly a Junior occasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FUN AT THE THEATER.
THEATERnounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading FUN AT THE THEATER.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
belonging to which person
From this reading Seniors, and even Sophomores whose finances are not too low to permit the purchase of a ticket, may go, but in spite of the fact that many of these classes do go, the Prom is still largely a Junior affair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Up the gallery of the Hyperion Theater, the Freshman class went bouncing with a great clatter and stamping of feet.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was the night of the Glee Club concert, toward the end of January, which, in the days of Frank Armstrong's Freshman year, opened the festivities of Junior Promenade, the great social function of Yale.
