used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
aspirantsnounUS /ˈæspərənts/
plural of “aspirant” — an ambitious and aspiring young person
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
fearless and daring
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
put or send forth
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
celebritynounUS /səˈlebrɪti/
a widely known person
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
wanted intensely
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
in a serious manner
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
enjoinedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
brought together in one place
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
ten 10s
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
engage in
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
Marjorie
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From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
much-discussed
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From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
and nothing more
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
operettanounUS /ˌɑːpərˈetə/
a short amusing opera
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
Sanford
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From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
an educational institution
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
deliver by singing
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
carry out
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
try-out
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From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Weston High School was represented by not more than twenty-five or thirty ambitious aspirants for fame, but at least a hundred girls from Sanford High cherished hopes of gaining admission to the magic cast.
except if; if not
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Constance had earnestly urged them to do so, declaring that she could not sing unless they were present to encourage her.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After much discussion, Marjorie and her four friends had decided to make a bold attempt at chorus celebrity, purely for the sake of seeing what happened.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As it had been strictly enjoined upon the students of both high schools that unless they desired to take part in the coming operetta their presence was not requested, nor would it be permitted, on the momentous occasion, the great room was only comfortably filled.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH It was a buzzing and excited assemblage of young men and women that gathered in the gymnasium of Weston High School on Saturday morning for the much-discussed try-out.
