used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
the state of being absent
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
BasketballnounUS /ˈbæskətbɔːl/
a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big dance was over.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
Breslins
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From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The big dance was over.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
divisible by two
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
at any time
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
genuinenessnounUS /ˈdʒenjəwənɪs/
the state of being genuine
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
joyousnessnoun
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
the force of workers available
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The big dance was over.
participatingadjectiveUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
taking part in an activity
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
rompingverbUS /ˈrɑːmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “romp” — play boisterously
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
royallyadverbUS /ˈrɔɪəli/
in a royal manner
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
schedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
specificallyadverbUS /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
in distinction from others
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The big dance was over.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Basketball games were now being run off from a schedule that filled in every date from the height of the season to the Christmas vacation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The big dance was over.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading Wellington had entertained the Breslins royally, and not even the absence of “real men” effected a barrier between the romping college girls and the best of good times.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
which person or people
From this reading Of course boys have their place, and that specifically at dances, but those who have ever enjoyed the privilege of participating in a girls’ dance at a big college, testify to the genuineness of the mirth, the joyousness of such an entertainment.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading In fact, as the girls were wont to declare, it was a lot more fun without boys at college.
