used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When it came, it made but a small sensation.
(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 Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The school play was an institution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When it came, it made but a small sensation.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
else
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From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
excitements
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From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
exclusionnounUS /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
the state of being excluded
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The school play was an institution.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it came, it made but a small sensation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When it came, it made but a small sensation.
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 Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The school play was an institution.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
rivalriesnounUS /ˈraɪvəlriz/
plural of “rivalry” — the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
an educational institution
From this reading The school had tired of waiting.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading When it came, it made but a small sensation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When it came, it made but a small sensation.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
theatricals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The school had tired of waiting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The school had tired of waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The examination had taken place early in May, but the summer term was nearly over before news of the results arrived.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
at the time that
From this reading When it came, it made but a small sensation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not only was its own more intimate examination drawing near, but its many heads were filled, to the exclusion of all else, with the excitements and rivalries of the summer theatricals.
