adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading As passed midshipmen and "sure enough" junior officers, they had an established position impossible during their student days in the Academy.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was a wonderful day and already the sight presented in the bay was enough to thrill the dullest soul.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As passed midshipmen and "sure enough" junior officers, they had an established position impossible during their student days in the Academy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading It was a wonderful day and already the sight presented in the bay was enough to thrill the dullest soul.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
BungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
diplomanounUS /dɪˈploʊmɑː/
a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
dullestadjectiveUS /ˈdʌləst/
superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It was a wonderful day and already the sight presented in the bay was enough to thrill the dullest soul.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was a wonderful day and already the sight presented in the bay was enough to thrill the dullest soul.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading As passed midshipmen and "sure enough" junior officers, they had an established position impossible during their student days in the Academy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading As passed midshipmen and "sure enough" junior officers, they had an established position impossible during their student days in the Academy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a wonderful day and already the sight presented in the bay was enough to thrill the dullest soul.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a wonderful day and already the sight presented in the bay was enough to thrill the dullest soul.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading As passed midshipmen and "sure enough" junior officers, they had an established position impossible during their student days in the Academy.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading As passed midshipmen and "sure enough" junior officers, they had an established position impossible during their student days in the Academy.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As passed midshipmen and "sure enough" junior officers, they had an established position impossible during their student days in the Academy.
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
PerfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading As passed midshipmen and "sure enough" junior officers, they had an established position impossible during their student days in the Academy.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was a wonderful day and already the sight presented in the bay was enough to thrill the dullest soul.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
REGATTAnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/
a meeting for boat races
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was a wonderful day and already the sight presented in the bay was enough to thrill the dullest soul.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was a wonderful day and already the sight presented in the bay was enough to thrill the dullest soul.
SoundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading As passed midshipmen and "sure enough" junior officers, they had an established position impossible during their student days in the Academy.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As passed midshipmen and "sure enough" junior officers, they had an established position impossible during their student days in the Academy.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As passed midshipmen and "sure enough" junior officers, they had an established position impossible during their student days in the Academy.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading It was a wonderful day and already the sight presented in the bay was enough to thrill the dullest soul.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a wonderful day and already the sight presented in the bay was enough to thrill the dullest soul.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Perfect freedom was accorded every one, and the boys who had just graduated soon found their places with the older officers, for the transition, once the diploma is won, is a swift one.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was a wonderful day and already the sight presented in the bay was enough to thrill the dullest soul.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
Yale-Harvard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REGATTA DAY Peggy and Polly scrambled out of bed the morning of the Yale-Harvard crew race, to find all the world sparkling and cool with a stiff breeze from the Sound.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During the five days in which "Navy Bungalow," as it had been promptly named by the young people, had been occupied by the congenial party from Annapolis, old friendships had strengthened and new ones ripened, and a happier gathering of people beneath one roof it would have been hard to find.
