used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What I like about it is that it's frankly selfish," Peggy told Priscilla.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
antidotenounUS /ˈæntɪdoʊt/
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
for the reason that
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
CommencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
at any time
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "What I like about it is that it's frankly selfish," Peggy told Priscilla.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading No guests were invited.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
honoraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəreri/
given as an honor without the normal duties
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What I like about it is that it's frankly selfish," Peggy told Priscilla.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading No guests were invited.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What I like about it is that it's frankly selfish," Peggy told Priscilla.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
it's
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From this reading "What I like about it is that it's frankly selfish," Peggy told Priscilla.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "What I like about it is that it's frankly selfish," Peggy told Priscilla.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
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 END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
not any; not one
From this reading No guests were invited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
and nothing more
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
Peggy
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From this reading "What I like about it is that it's frankly selfish," Peggy told Priscilla.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
Priscilla
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From this reading "What I like about it is that it's frankly selfish," Peggy told Priscilla.
express in words
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
an educational institution
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading "What I like about it is that it's frankly selfish," Peggy told Priscilla.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What I like about it is that it's frankly selfish," Peggy told Priscilla.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "What I like about it is that it's frankly selfish," Peggy told Priscilla.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE END OF SCHOOL LIFE THE senior banquet was the most intimate and, in the opinion of many, the most delightful festivity of Commencement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No guests were invited.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What I like about it is that it's frankly selfish," Peggy told Priscilla.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
which person or people
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading The only member of the faculty present was the honorary member of the class, a charming woman, who taught Greek and talked slang--as an antidote, she was wont to say.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And because it was so strictly a class affair, a great deal of fun was in order which would have been impossible before ever so limited an audience.
