1914
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From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
1915
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Jean was on the flag committee she stood at the door and helped distribute flags to the freshmen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading As Jean was on the flag committee she stood at the door and helped distribute flags to the freshmen.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
distributeverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading As Jean was on the flag committee she stood at the door and helped distribute flags to the freshmen.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As Jean was on the flag committee she stood at the door and helped distribute flags to the freshmen.
one or the other of two
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading As Jean was on the flag committee she stood at the door and helped distribute flags to the freshmen.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading As Jean was on the flag committee she stood at the door and helped distribute flags to the freshmen.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
freshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As Jean was on the flag committee she stood at the door and helped distribute flags to the freshmen.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading As Jean was on the flag committee she stood at the door and helped distribute flags to the freshmen.
juniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Jean was on the flag committee she stood at the door and helped distribute flags to the freshmen.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
be seated
From this reading At one end of the floor was erected a platform for the faculty, while on narrow benches on either side of the floor the teams and officials were to sit.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As Jean was on the flag committee she stood at the door and helped distribute flags to the freshmen.
supportersnounUS /səˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The sophomores and seniors with their friends filled the right side of the balcony, while the freshmen and juniors with their friends were at the left.
a Caucasian
From this reading The gymnasium had been gayly decorated with the blue and white of 1915 and the blue and orange of 1914; and huge banners were hung from the iron railing of the balcony.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GAME The game was scheduled to begin at three o'clock, but long before that hour the great gymnasium was crowded with enthusiastic supporters of the rival teams.
