used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost time for the play to begin and everybody was in a hurry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was almost time for the play to begin and everybody was in a hurry.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading Outside the Assembly Hall was rapidly filling and the murmur of voices penetrated to the dressing room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There must be a perfect swarm of visitors," Betty said.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was almost time for the play to begin and everybody was in a hurry.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
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From this reading "There must be a perfect swarm of visitors," Betty said.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
classroomnounUS /ˈklæsruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
every person
From this reading It was almost time for the play to begin and everybody was in a hurry.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Outside the Assembly Hall was rapidly filling and the murmur of voices penetrated to the dressing room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Outside the Assembly Hall was rapidly filling and the murmur of voices penetrated to the dressing room.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading It was almost time for the play to begin and everybody was in a hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was almost time for the play to begin and everybody was in a hurry.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost time for the play to begin and everybody was in a hurry.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Outside the Assembly Hall was rapidly filling and the murmur of voices penetrated to the dressing room.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "There must be a perfect swarm of visitors," Betty said.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the Assembly Hall was rapidly filling and the murmur of voices penetrated to the dressing room.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Outside the Assembly Hall was rapidly filling and the murmur of voices penetrated to the dressing room.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "There must be a perfect swarm of visitors," Betty said.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was almost time for the play to begin and everybody was in a hurry.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
with speed
From this reading Outside the Assembly Hall was rapidly filling and the murmur of voices penetrated to the dressing room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There must be a perfect swarm of visitors," Betty said.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
SENIORadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
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SeniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading "There must be a perfect swarm of visitors," Betty said.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There must be a perfect swarm of visitors," Betty said.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was almost time for the play to begin and everybody was in a hurry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was almost time for the play to begin and everybody was in a hurry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading "There must be a perfect swarm of visitors," Betty said.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Outside the Assembly Hall was rapidly filling and the murmur of voices penetrated to the dressing room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SENIOR DANCE History classroom, converted temporarily into a dressing room, was a scene of busy confusion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The Seniors were being "made up"--a woman had come from New York especially for the purpose.
