used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
ANTICIPATIONSnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The greater part of the class, however, was properly enthusiastic over the music, decorations, gowns and dance cards.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading No one counted on their help.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading The greater part of the class, however, was properly enthusiastic over the music, decorations, gowns and dance cards.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
digsnounUS /dɪɡz/
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The greater part of the class, however, was properly enthusiastic over the music, decorations, gowns and dance cards.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading The greater part of the class, however, was properly enthusiastic over the music, decorations, gowns and dance cards.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of the class, however, was properly enthusiastic over the music, decorations, gowns and dance cards.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading No one counted on their help.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The greater part of the class, however, was properly enthusiastic over the music, decorations, gowns and dance cards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
engage in
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
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 ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The greater part of the class, however, was properly enthusiastic over the music, decorations, gowns and dance cards.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
not any; not one
From this reading No one counted on their help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No one counted on their help.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
outshineverbUS /ˈaʊtʃaɪn/
shine brighter than
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The greater part of the class, however, was properly enthusiastic over the music, decorations, gowns and dance cards.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater part of the class, however, was properly enthusiastic over the music, decorations, gowns and dance cards.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading The greater part of the class, however, was properly enthusiastic over the music, decorations, gowns and dance cards.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANTICIPATIONS The day of the sophomore reception was a busy one for the members of the sophomore class.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
which person or people
From this reading Of course, there were the digs, who never thought of festivities, but spent all their time in study.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading To them, it was the event of the year, and the desire to make this dance outshine all its predecessors was paramount in almost every sophomore breast.
