used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
acclamationnounUS /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
enthusiastic approval
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
boothsnounUS /buːθs/
plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading The decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
CampfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading The decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
donationsnounUS /doʊˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “donation” — a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
every person
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
Harding'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋs/
possessive form of “harding” — 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
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 decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
Lookouts
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From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
come together
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
Muriel
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From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
outlaynounUS /ˈaʊtleɪ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
Sanford
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From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
solicitverbUS /səˈlɪsɪt/
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The decision regarding the number of booths and what each should offer for sale had been left to the Lookouts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After much discussion they agreed upon a number of attractions which were calculated to meet the approval of the residents of Sanford.
belonging to which person
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Lookouts met the next evening at Muriel Harding’s home, and the Campfire project was received with acclamation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nearly everyone present had a suggestion to tender that would go toward making the affair a success.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Not wishing to solicit donations from those on whose attendance they counted, it was difficult to plan features that would yield the largest profit for the smallest outlay of money.
