used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DECORATION--AND OTHER THINGS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
auxiliaries
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From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
DECORATIONnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading DECORATION--AND OTHER THINGS.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
FacultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading The Junior Reception was "on."
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 All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Junior Reception was "on."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading DECORATION--AND OTHER THINGS.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
OwlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
ReceptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The Junior Reception was "on."
an educational institution
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
SnowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Peggy was fortunate enough to be one of the auxiliaries called in by the Snowy Owl to help in the decorations, and she counted it a high privilege, as indeed it was.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
carry out
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Junior Reception was "on."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading DECORATION--AND OTHER THINGS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
precisely as stated
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Junior Reception was "on."
(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 All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the other classes were invited, as well as the Faculty and many friends from outside; it was sure to be a delightful occasion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In fact, it was to take place this very evening, and an air of subdued excitement hung over the whole school.
