used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Even Mr. Carter, old newspaper warhorse that he was, was compelled to admit that the _March Hare_ was not half so mad as it was painted.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
alumnaenounUS /əˈlʌmneɪ/
plural of “alumna” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
amateursnounUS /ˈæmətɜːrz/
plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
Burmingham
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From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Even Mr. Carter, old newspaper warhorse that he was, was compelled to admit that the _March Hare_ was not half so mad as it was painted.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Even Mr. Carter, old newspaper warhorse that he was, was compelled to admit that the _March Hare_ was not half so mad as it was painted.
gotten under control
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
divisible by two
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
freshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Even Mr. Carter, old newspaper warhorse that he was, was compelled to admit that the _March Hare_ was not half so mad as it was painted.
handicraftnounUS /ˈhændikræft/
a work produced by hand labor
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
HarenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Mr. Carter, old newspaper warhorse that he was, was compelled to admit that the _March Hare_ was not half so mad as it was painted.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
iceless
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From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
juniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
roused to anger
From this reading Even Mr. Carter, old newspaper warhorse that he was, was compelled to admit that the _March Hare_ was not half so mad as it was painted.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
march in a procession
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Even Mr. Carter, old newspaper warhorse that he was, was compelled to admit that the _March Hare_ was not half so mad as it was painted.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Even Mr. Carter, old newspaper warhorse that he was, was compelled to admit that the _March Hare_ was not half so mad as it was painted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Even Mr. Carter, old newspaper warhorse that he was, was compelled to admit that the _March Hare_ was not half so mad as it was painted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
and nothing more
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
coated with paint
From this reading Even Mr. Carter, old newspaper warhorse that he was, was compelled to admit that the _March Hare_ was not half so mad as it was painted.
poster-making
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From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
refrigeratornounUS /rəˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/
white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/
in the order given
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
an educational institution
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS The first copy of the _March Hare_ came out amid great excitement,--excitement that spread not only through the Burmingham High School but into the home of almost every child in the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
undergraduatenounUS /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒəwət/
a university student who has not yet received a first degree
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A page of the magazine was given up to each of the classes and contained items of interest to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors respectively; there was a page of alumnae notes; another page devoted to general school news; a section on school sports; another section on girls' clubs and handicraft.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
warhorsenoun
a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
From this reading Even Mr. Carter, old newspaper warhorse that he was, was compelled to admit that the _March Hare_ was not half so mad as it was painted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
which person or people
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
produce a literary work
From this reading The drawing master contributed a page or two on poster-making; and Mrs. Clement was prevailed upon to write a bright and practical article on the making of an iceless refrigerator.
the act of creating written works
From this reading It was a good number, exceptionally so, even as the product of an undergraduate body of students who were most of them amateurs at the writing game.
