adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The playing of the great Savelli at the concert was still a matter of comment in Oakdale.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
collectivelyadverbUS /kəˈlektɪvli/
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The playing of the great Savelli at the concert was still a matter of comment in Oakdale.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
finishverbUS /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
graduationnounUS /ˌɡrædʒuːˈeɪʃən/
the successful completion of a program of study
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The playing of the great Savelli at the concert was still a matter of comment in Oakdale.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The playing of the great Savelli at the concert was still a matter of comment in Oakdale.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The playing of the great Savelli at the concert was still a matter of comment in Oakdale.
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 proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
Oakdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
PARTINGnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The playing of the great Savelli at the concert was still a matter of comment in Oakdale.
possessors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
Savelli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The playing of the great Savelli at the concert was still a matter of comment in Oakdale.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The playing of the great Savelli at the concert was still a matter of comment in Oakdale.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three lower classes had also raised considerable money, but collectively it had not reached the amount earned by the seniors.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
WAYSnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The proceeds of the concert had amounted to four hundred and seventy dollars, and with a contribution of five hundred dollars more from Mrs. Gray, the members of the senior class were the proud possessors of a fund of nineteen hundred and eighty dollars, which was to be presented to Miss Thompson on graduation night as their contribution toward the gymnasium.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS With the passing of the Easter holidays unbroken quiet settled down over Oakdale High School.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The boys went back to college and the girls to High School to finish the little that remained to them of their senior year.
