used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Skimper, the genial proprietor, expects a bevy of youth and several notables at the week-end.
ADVANCESnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
in addition
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
bevynounUS /ˈbevi/
a large gathering of people of a particular type
From this reading Mr. Skimper, the genial proprietor, expects a bevy of youth and several notables at the week-end.
the two together, not just one
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
Braggen
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From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
Clamordinevich
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From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
gotten under control
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
Everett
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From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Mr. Skimper, the genial proprietor, expects a bevy of youth and several notables at the week-end.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
gayety
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From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Mr. Skimper, the genial proprietor, expects a bevy of youth and several notables at the week-end.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
HarmonicanounUS /hɑːrˈmɑːnɪkə/
a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
Hydome
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From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
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 HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
LocaladjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Skimper, the genial proprietor, expects a bevy of youth and several notables at the week-end.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
notablesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəbəlz/
plural of “notable” — a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
From this reading Mr. Skimper, the genial proprietor, expects a bevy of youth and several notables at the week-end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
pepnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
pianistnounUS /piˈænəst/
a person who plays the piano
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Mr. Skimper, the genial proprietor, expects a bevy of youth and several notables at the week-end.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
recitalsnounUS /rɪˈsaɪtəlz/
plural of “recital” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
semi-weekly
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From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mr. Skimper, the genial proprietor, expects a bevy of youth and several notables at the week-end.
Skimper
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From this reading Mr. Skimper, the genial proprietor, expects a bevy of youth and several notables at the week-end.
SNAILSDALE
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From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
move an implement through
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
talentedadjectiveUS /ˈtæləntɪd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Several students of Hydome University are also expected to impart the usual college pep into our summer colony.
precisely as stated
From this reading HOPE ADVANCES AGAINST SNAILSDALE Everett Braggen had not exaggerated the prospective gayety of the Snailsdale House, for the very next day the semi-weekly county paper contained among the “Snailsdale Local Items” the following:
Vociferinski
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From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
week-end
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From this reading Mr. Skimper, the genial proprietor, expects a bevy of youth and several notables at the week-end.
belonging to which person
From this reading Among these is the talented pianist, Clamordinevich Vociferinski, whose recitals at Harmonica Hall created such a stir in the metropolis.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading August will be gay at the Snailsdale House, every room and both cottages being engaged for the balance of the season.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Mr. Skimper, the genial proprietor, expects a bevy of youth and several notables at the week-end.
