Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

later than; following

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

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From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

surprising greatly

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

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From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

a formal or authoritative proclamation

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

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From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

have a celebration

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

an article of clothing

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

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 MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

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From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

roused to anger

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

march in a procession

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

not any; not one

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

living in a particular place

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

an educational institution

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

except if; if not

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The mothers of the pupils contributed the food, and as Burmingham boasted many an expert cook the meal spread upon the tables was indeed a royal one.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A MAD TEA PARTY It was amazing to see how the general interest in the _March Hare_ increased as the months went by.

a Caucasian

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

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From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.

-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The edict went forth that no guest would be admitted to the festival unless arrayed in an "Alice in Wonderland" costume, and for the sake of witnessing the fun, as well as of helping forward the fete, more than one dignified resident of the town struggled into an incongruous garment and mingled in the train of Alice, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the Duchess, Father William, and the Aged Man.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading So successful was the magazine that Paul ventured an improvement in the way of a patriotic cover done in three colors--an eagle and an American flag designed by one of the juniors and submitted for acceptance in a "cover contest", the prize offered being a year's subscription to the paper.

but in spite of that

From this reading After this innovation came the yet more pretentious and far-reaching novelty of the Mad Tea Party, a supper held in the hall of the school with seventy-five-cent tickets for admission.