used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
(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 "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading So to-morrow is positively our last appearance."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
can't
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From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
donnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
HEROINEnounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So to-morrow is positively our last appearance."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
immediately past
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
on one occasion
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So to-morrow is positively our last appearance."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading So to-morrow is positively our last appearance."
primanounUS /ˈpriːmə/
used primarily as eating apples
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
red-letteradjective
memorable for being a special occasion
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
ROLEnounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So to-morrow is positively our last appearance."
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RUTH IN THE ROLE OF HEROINE The boys' stay was almost at an end.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
at the time that
From this reading They had been sitting around the fire in the front room when Graham made the announcement, and forthwith it was unanimously decided that the closing day of the boys' visit must be a red-letter occasion in the annals of the summer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading There had been a number of "last days," indeed, and Graham declared that he felt like a popular _prima donna_ with a farewell tour once a year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jack and I hate like the mischief to go," he acknowledged frankly, "but for all it's so jolly here, you can't exactly call it a walking tour, and that's what we set out for.
