used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All week there had been whisperings and talk of it, but none of the new girls really knew anything about it.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading It had been an exciting week for everybody getting acquainted and settled, and the time had flown.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
(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 week there had been whisperings and talk of it, but none of the new girls really knew anything about it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been an exciting week for everybody getting acquainted and settled, and the time had flown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
any thing at all
From this reading All week there had been whisperings and talk of it, but none of the new girls really knew anything about it.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been an exciting week for everybody getting acquainted and settled, and the time had flown.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All week there had been whisperings and talk of it, but none of the new girls really knew anything about it.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Today was very important, for it was the date set for the old girls’ welcome dance to the new girls.
every person
From this reading It had been an exciting week for everybody getting acquainted and settled, and the time had flown.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading It had been an exciting week for everybody getting acquainted and settled, and the time had flown.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
flauntedverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪd/
past form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading It had been an exciting week for everybody getting acquainted and settled, and the time had flown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been an exciting week for everybody getting acquainted and settled, and the time had flown.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It had been an exciting week for everybody getting acquainted and settled, and the time had flown.
a young female
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
of great significance or value
From this reading Today was very important, for it was the date set for the old girls’ welcome dance to the new girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been an exciting week for everybody getting acquainted and settled, and the time had flown.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All week there had been whisperings and talk of it, but none of the new girls really knew anything about it.
lassnounUS /læs/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
not one, and not any
From this reading All week there had been whisperings and talk of it, but none of the new girls really knew anything about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All week there had been whisperings and talk of it, but none of the new girls really knew anything about it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Today was very important, for it was the date set for the old girls’ welcome dance to the new girls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
posternounUS /ˈpoʊstər/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading All week there had been whisperings and talk of it, but none of the new girls really knew anything about it.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
an educational institution
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Today was very important, for it was the date set for the old girls’ welcome dance to the new girls.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It had been an exciting week for everybody getting acquainted and settled, and the time had flown.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading All week there had been whisperings and talk of it, but none of the new girls really knew anything about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All week there had been whisperings and talk of it, but none of the new girls really knew anything about it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had been an exciting week for everybody getting acquainted and settled, and the time had flown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
precisely as stated
From this reading Today was very important, for it was the date set for the old girls’ welcome dance to the new girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It had been an exciting week for everybody getting acquainted and settled, and the time had flown.
accept gladly
From this reading THE WELCOME DANCE TO THE NEW GIRLS School had opened on Monday and today was Saturday.
whisperings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All week there had been whisperings and talk of it, but none of the new girls really knew anything about it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Friday afternoon the bulletin board had flaunted a poster of a big smiling girl, holding out her arms in welcome to a shy little lass with her finger in her mouth.
