used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading The applause continued for several minutes, during which MR.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The conclusion of MR.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The applause continued for several minutes, during which MR.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The applause continued for several minutes, during which MR.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
give expression to
From this reading MACFUNGUS repeatedly rose to express his feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading MACFUNGUS repeatedly rose to express his feelings.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The applause continued for several minutes, during which MR.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MACFUNGUS repeatedly rose to express his feelings.
MACFUNGUS
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From this reading MACFUNGUS repeatedly rose to express his feelings.
MACFUNGUS'S
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From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The applause continued for several minutes, during which MR.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The conclusion of MR.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The conclusion of MR.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading MACFUNGUS repeatedly rose to express his feelings.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading MACFUNGUS repeatedly rose to express his feelings.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The applause continued for several minutes, during which MR.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
SingersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conclusion of MR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MACFUNGUS repeatedly rose to express his feelings.
ToastsnounUS /toʊsts/
plural of “toast” — slices of bread that have been toasted
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MACFUNGUS’S speech was followed by a simultaneous burst of rapturous approbation from every part of the room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The applause continued for several minutes, during which MR.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The conversation now became more mixed and animated; several excellent Songs were sung, and Toasts drank, while the progressive and patriotic festivity of the evening was heightened by the vocal powers of several of the most popular Singers.
