(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
at or in the front
From this reading It was, in fact, to be nothing but fun and frolic, and every costume had been planned weeks ahead.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was, in fact, to be nothing but fun and frolic, and every costume had been planned weeks ahead.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading It was, in fact, to be nothing but fun and frolic, and every costume had been planned weeks ahead.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
at any time
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was, in fact, to be nothing but fun and frolic, and every costume had been planned weeks ahead.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was, in fact, to be nothing but fun and frolic, and every costume had been planned weeks ahead.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading It was, in fact, to be nothing but fun and frolic, and every costume had been planned weeks ahead.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
death of a person
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
InitiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, in fact, to be nothing but fun and frolic, and every costume had been planned weeks ahead.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
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 This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was, in fact, to be nothing but fun and frolic, and every costume had been planned weeks ahead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
and nothing more
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It was, in fact, to be nothing but fun and frolic, and every costume had been planned weeks ahead.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
self-importantadjective
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
SOPHOMOREnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There was no end to the fun of these balls, according to feminine gossip, for no male was ever admitted and only three invitations were issued to girls of other classes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
undercurrentnounUS /ˈʌndərkɜːrənt/
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL There was an undercurrent of excitement in the air on the day of the sophomore ball.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was, in fact, to be nothing but fun and frolic, and every costume had been planned weeks ahead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was to be their annual Initiation Ball, and many new members, after receiving initiation into the various sophomore societies, were to be invited to the gymnasium, which had been turned over to the class for the evening.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sophomores themselves were full of secrets, whispering around in groups, their faces grave with self-important expressions.
