aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The long-dreaded reviews had been passed with credit to both pupils and instructors.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE examination-days at Madam Truxton's were over.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The long-dreaded reviews had been passed with credit to both pupils and instructors.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The long-dreaded reviews had been passed with credit to both pupils and instructors.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
certificatesnounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkəts/
plural of “certificate” — a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The hour for the event had come.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading The long-dreaded reviews had been passed with credit to both pupils and instructors.
diplomasnounUS /dɪˈploʊməz/
plural of “diploma” — a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
drawing-rooms
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From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The hour for the event had come.
examination-days
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From this reading THE examination-days at Madam Truxton's were over.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hour for the event had come.
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The long-dreaded reviews had been passed with credit to both pupils and instructors.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The hour for the event had come.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The long-dreaded reviews had been passed with credit to both pupils and instructors.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
long-coveted
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From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
long-dreaded
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From this reading The long-dreaded reviews had been passed with credit to both pupils and instructors.
MadamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading THE examination-days at Madam Truxton's were over.
Madam's
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From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE examination-days at Madam Truxton's were over.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The long-dreaded reviews had been passed with credit to both pupils and instructors.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The long-dreaded reviews had been passed with credit to both pupils and instructors.
repletionnoun
the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
reviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading The long-dreaded reviews had been passed with credit to both pupils and instructors.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The grand old drawing-rooms above the assembly hall in the spacious building were filled to repletion--filled with the patrons and select guests that were honored with the fastidious Madam's courtesy.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE examination-days at Madam Truxton's were over.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The long-dreaded reviews had been passed with credit to both pupils and instructors.
Truxton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE examination-days at Madam Truxton's were over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The certificates of scholarship, and the "rewards of merit," had been given to the fortunate competitors; the long-coveted diplomas awarded to the expectant "finishing class," and that memorable term of school life was closed forever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE examination-days at Madam Truxton's were over.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The long-dreaded reviews had been passed with credit to both pupils and instructors.
