a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading "Go downstairs, girls, and join the hero worshipers," smiled Miss Archer.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading No echoing song arose from freshman lips.
betaken
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From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Marjorie and Constance watched them eagerly.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading "Go downstairs, girls, and join the hero worshipers," smiled Miss Archer.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Marjorie and Constance watched them eagerly.
echoingadjectiveUS /ˈekoʊɪŋ/
(of sounds) repeating by reflection
From this reading No echoing song arose from freshman lips.
fansnounUS /fænz/
plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading No echoing song arose from freshman lips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No echoing song arose from freshman lips.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Go downstairs, girls, and join the hero worshipers," smiled Miss Archer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go downstairs, girls, and join the hero worshipers," smiled Miss Archer.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "Go downstairs, girls, and join the hero worshipers," smiled Miss Archer.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
impromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "Go downstairs, girls, and join the hero worshipers," smiled Miss Archer.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading No echoing song arose from freshman lips.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie and Constance watched them eagerly.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Go downstairs, girls, and join the hero worshipers," smiled Miss Archer.
MONDAYnounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
not any; not one
From this reading No echoing song arose from freshman lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Go downstairs, girls, and join the hero worshipers," smiled Miss Archer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading No echoing song arose from freshman lips.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Marjorie and Constance watched them eagerly.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Marjorie and Constance watched them eagerly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The vanquished team had already betaken themselves to their quarters, but the sophomore players were holding an impromptu reception on the ground they had so hotly contested.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON BLUE MONDAY For the next ten minutes the air was rent with the lusty voices of the sophomore chorus and the joyous cheers of their fans.
worshipersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/
plural of “worshiper” — someone who admires too much to recognize faults
From this reading "Go downstairs, girls, and join the hero worshipers," smiled Miss Archer.
