used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the gong sounded dismissal, about sixty girls with dramatic aspirations made for the library.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading When the gong sounded dismissal, about sixty girls with dramatic aspirations made for the library.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The Phi Sigma Tau entered in a body.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
put or send forth
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
without deviation
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading When the gong sounded dismissal, about sixty girls with dramatic aspirations made for the library.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading When the gong sounded dismissal, about sixty girls with dramatic aspirations made for the library.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
in a serious manner
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
elocutionnounUS /ˌeləˈkjuːʃən/
an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Phi Sigma Tau entered in a body.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the gong sounded dismissal, about sixty girls with dramatic aspirations made for the library.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading When the gong sounded dismissal, about sixty girls with dramatic aspirations made for the library.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading When the gong sounded dismissal, about sixty girls with dramatic aspirations made for the library.
gymnasticsnounUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
Kane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
a room where books are kept
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the gong sounded dismissal, about sixty girls with dramatic aspirations made for the library.
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 They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
PhinounUS /faɪ/
the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading The Phi Sigma Tau entered in a body.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
PLAY'SnounUS /pleɪz/
possessive form of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
an educational institution
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
Shakespeariannoun
a Shakespearean scholar
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
SigmanounUS /ˈsɪɡmə/
the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading The Phi Sigma Tau entered in a body.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading When the gong sounded dismissal, about sixty girls with dramatic aspirations made for the library.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading When the gong sounded dismissal, about sixty girls with dramatic aspirations made for the library.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
Taunoun
the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading The Phi Sigma Tau entered in a body.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
Tebbs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Tebbs, teacher of elocution; Miss Kane, teacher of gymnastics, and Miss Thompson stood at one side of the library talking earnestly as they noted each newcomer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had decided at recess to carry away as many laurels as possible, providing they could get into the cast.
a special situation
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
at the time that
From this reading THE PLAY'S THE THING Excitement ran high in the three lower classes one morning in early February when Miss Thompson requested that those interested in the production of a Shakespearian play go to the library directly after school, there to discuss the situation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the gong sounded dismissal, about sixty girls with dramatic aspirations made for the library.
