used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
BAZAARnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
deannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
don't
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From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
Fidelis
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From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
gypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
Harlowe
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From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
how
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From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
and nothing more
From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
Semper
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From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Professor Morton, the president of the college, had set his seal of approval on the bazaar by making a short speech.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't see how those girls managed to accomplish so much in so short a time," remarked the dean to Miss Duncan.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OPENING THE BAZAAR It was Saturday afternoon, and the Semper Fidelis bazaar had just been opened.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grace Harlowe, attired in her gypsy costume, for which she had sent home, stood watching the gay scene, her eyes glowing with interest and pleasure.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Then the dean had added a word or two, and the applause had died away in a pleasant hum of conversation that arose from the throng of students and visitors that more than comfortably filled the gymnasium.
