used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
ahs
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From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The walls of the large, attractive room were plentifully festooned with red, white and blue bunting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The walls of the large, attractive room were plentifully festooned with red, white and blue bunting.
buntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading The walls of the large, attractive room were plentifully festooned with red, white and blue bunting.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Flags were in evidence everywhere.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Flags were in evidence everywhere.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
festoonedverbUS /ˌfeˈstuːnd/
past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers
From this reading The walls of the large, attractive room were plentifully festooned with red, white and blue bunting.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
FlagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Flags were in evidence everywhere.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
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 In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
Marjorie
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From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
ohsnounUS /oʊz/
plural of “oh” — a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
PatriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
participate in games or sport
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading The walls of the large, attractive room were plentifully festooned with red, white and blue bunting.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The walls of the large, attractive room were plentifully festooned with red, white and blue bunting.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
spelledverbUS /speld/
past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
tri-colored
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From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading From the center of the large oak table a large doll dressed as Uncle Sam held gallantly aloft the tri-colored ribbons that extended to each place.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The walls of the large, attractive room were plentifully festooned with red, white and blue bunting.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In honor of the pretty soldier play to which she and Mary had so long clung, Marjorie had decreed that the dinner should be a patriotic affair so far as decorations went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The walls of the large, attractive room were plentifully festooned with red, white and blue bunting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A chorus of ohs and ahs ascended as the guests filed into a dining room, the decoration of which spelled Patriotism in large capitals.
a Caucasian
From this reading The walls of the large, attractive room were plentifully festooned with red, white and blue bunting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The walls of the large, attractive room were plentifully festooned with red, white and blue bunting.
