used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just use what is in the house, follow the directions given, and a good time will be the result.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just use what is in the house, follow the directions given, and a good time will be the result.
for the reason that
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Just use what is in the house, follow the directions given, and a good time will be the result.
one or the other of two
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Very few, if any, of these games require much preparation.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Just use what is in the house, follow the directions given, and a good time will be the result.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Just use what is in the house, follow the directions given, and a good time will be the result.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Just use what is in the house, follow the directions given, and a good time will be the result.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Very few, if any, of these games require much preparation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just use what is in the house, follow the directions given, and a good time will be the result.
indooradjectiveUS /ˈɪndɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place within a building
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
and nothing more
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Very few, if any, of these games require much preparation.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Very few, if any, of these games require much preparation.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Very few, if any, of these games require much preparation.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Just use what is in the house, follow the directions given, and a good time will be the result.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Very few, if any, of these games require much preparation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
the act of using
From this reading Just use what is in the house, follow the directions given, and a good time will be the result.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very few, if any, of these games require much preparation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes a stupid evening has been spent because either the guests were not congenial or the hostess had not planned good games.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The purpose of this book is to furnish just what is needed for a pleasant home gathering, church social, or any other indoor occasion.
at the time that
From this reading Every one is fond of having a good time when invited out to a party or social.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Just use what is in the house, follow the directions given, and a good time will be the result.
