AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
ANNEnounUS /æn/
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
beguileverbUS /bɪˈɡaɪl/
influence by slyness
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The senior class had, perhaps, less to do in the way of study than the three lower classes.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The senior class had, perhaps, less to do in the way of study than the three lower classes.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
creditsnounUS /ˈkredɪts/
a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The senior class had, perhaps, less to do in the way of study than the three lower classes.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
GRACEnounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
graduationnounUS /ˌɡrædʒuːˈeɪʃən/
the successful completion of a program of study
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
grindverbUS /ɡraɪnd/
press or grind with a crushing noise
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The senior class had, perhaps, less to do in the way of study than the three lower classes.
HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The senior class had, perhaps, less to do in the way of study than the three lower classes.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The senior class had, perhaps, less to do in the way of study than the three lower classes.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
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 The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
Oakdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading The senior class had, perhaps, less to do in the way of study than the three lower classes.
PhinounUS /faɪ/
the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
PLANverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
Semi-annual
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading The senior class had, perhaps, less to do in the way of study than the three lower classes.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
SigmanounUS /ˈsɪɡmə/
the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
STUDYnounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
Taunoun
the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The senior class had, perhaps, less to do in the way of study than the three lower classes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A few of the seniors already had enough credits to insure graduation, although the majority expected the results of the January examinations to place them securely among the number to be graduated.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The senior class had, perhaps, less to do in the way of study than the three lower classes.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Semi-annual examinations were but three weeks away, and that meant a general brushing up in studies on the part of every pupil.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Anne, were among the latter, and had settled down to a three weeks' grind, from which no form of pleasure could beguile them.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading GRACE AND ANNE PLAN A STUDY CAMPAIGN With the delights of the past holiday season still fresh in their memories, the pupils of Oakdale High School went back to their studies on the fourth of January, and in the course of a few days everything was again in smooth running order.
