used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He spread the two coats on the bed, placing a white shirt inside each, and a necktie about each collar.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
ANTICIPATIONnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading With the precious burden under his arm, Sandy hastened home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He spread the two coats on the bed, placing a white shirt inside each, and a necktie about each collar.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading With the precious burden under his arm, Sandy hastened home.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
clothing in general
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He spread the two coats on the bed, placing a white shirt inside each, and a necktie about each collar.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading He spread the two coats on the bed, placing a white shirt inside each, and a necktie about each collar.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
dress-suit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
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 Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading With the precious burden under his arm, Sandy hastened home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the precious burden under his arm, Sandy hastened home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading With the precious burden under his arm, Sandy hastened home.
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He spread the two coats on the bed, placing a white shirt inside each, and a necktie about each collar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
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 Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
necktienounUS /ˈnektaɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading He spread the two coats on the bed, placing a white shirt inside each, and a necktie about each collar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He spread the two coats on the bed, placing a white shirt inside each, and a necktie about each collar.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He spread the two coats on the bed, placing a white shirt inside each, and a necktie about each collar.
post-office
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading With the precious burden under his arm, Sandy hastened home.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He spread the two coats on the bed, placing a white shirt inside each, and a necktie about each collar.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He spread the two coats on the bed, placing a white shirt inside each, and a necktie about each collar.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANTICIPATION The day before the fair Sandy employed a substitute at the post-office, in order to give the entire day to preparation for the festivities to come.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He spread the two coats on the bed, placing a white shirt inside each, and a necktie about each collar.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With the precious burden under his arm, Sandy hastened home.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
in or at the place that
From this reading Early in the morning he went to town, where, after much consultation and many changes of mind, he purchased a suit of clothes.
a Caucasian
From this reading He spread the two coats on the bed, placing a white shirt inside each, and a necktie about each collar.
which person or people
From this reading Then he rented the town dress-suit, to the chagrin of three other boys who had each counted upon it for the coming hop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the precious burden under his arm, Sandy hastened home.
