used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading One was appropriated to each member, whose number was painted upon the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The tarpaulins had been purchased and lettered, and the uniforms had been hung up in the little closets in the club-room of the boat-house.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
boat-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
BurlapnounUS /ˈbɜːrlæp/
coarse jute fabric
From this reading Mr. Burlap, the tailor, had exerted himself to the utmost; and the new dress of the boat club was soon ready for use.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
closetsnounUS /ˈklɑːzəts/
plural of “closet” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading The tarpaulins had been purchased and lettered, and the uniforms had been hung up in the little closets in the club-room of the boat-house.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
club-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tarpaulins had been purchased and lettered, and the uniforms had been hung up in the little closets in the club-room of the boat-house.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading One was appropriated to each member, whose number was painted upon the door.
put on clothes
From this reading Mr. Burlap, the tailor, had exerted himself to the utmost; and the new dress of the boat club was soon ready for use.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading One was appropriated to each member, whose number was painted upon the door.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Mr. Burlap, the tailor, had exerted himself to the utmost; and the new dress of the boat club was soon ready for use.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Burlap, the tailor, had exerted himself to the utmost; and the new dress of the boat club was soon ready for use.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The tarpaulins had been purchased and lettered, and the uniforms had been hung up in the little closets in the club-room of the boat-house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
letteredadjectiveUS /ˈletərd/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading The tarpaulins had been purchased and lettered, and the uniforms had been hung up in the little closets in the club-room of the boat-house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The tarpaulins had been purchased and lettered, and the uniforms had been hung up in the little closets in the club-room of the boat-house.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading One was appropriated to each member, whose number was painted upon the door.
used to form the superlative
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Burlap, the tailor, had exerted himself to the utmost; and the new dress of the boat club was soon ready for use.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Burlap, the tailor, had exerted himself to the utmost; and the new dress of the boat club was soon ready for use.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading One was appropriated to each member, whose number was painted upon the door.
occupancynounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənsi/
an act of being a tenant or occupant
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was appropriated to each member, whose number was painted upon the door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
coated with paint
From this reading One was appropriated to each member, whose number was painted upon the door.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
more desirable than another
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The tarpaulins had been purchased and lettered, and the uniforms had been hung up in the little closets in the club-room of the boat-house.
on the contrary
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
an educational institution
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
seashorenounUS /ˈsiːʃɔːr/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
in the near future
From this reading Mr. Burlap, the tailor, had exerted himself to the utmost; and the new dress of the boat club was soon ready for use.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading Mr. Burlap, the tailor, had exerted himself to the utmost; and the new dress of the boat club was soon ready for use.
tarpaulins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tarpaulins had been purchased and lettered, and the uniforms had been hung up in the little closets in the club-room of the boat-house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading The tarpaulins had been purchased and lettered, and the uniforms had been hung up in the little closets in the club-room of the boat-house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The tarpaulins had been purchased and lettered, and the uniforms had been hung up in the little closets in the club-room of the boat-house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One was appropriated to each member, whose number was painted upon the door.
the act of using
From this reading Mr. Burlap, the tailor, had exerted himself to the utmost; and the new dress of the boat club was soon ready for use.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Mr. Burlap, the tailor, had exerted himself to the utmost; and the new dress of the boat club was soon ready for use.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading School had closed for the season, and the summer vacation had begun; but most of the boys, in anticipation of the pleasure which the boat club promised them, preferred to stay at home rather than go to the seashore or the mountains, or visit their friends at a distance.
belonging to which person
From this reading One was appropriated to each member, whose number was painted upon the door.
ZEPHYRnounUS /ˈzefər/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading THE FIRST MEETING IN ZEPHYR HALL In another fortnight the boat-house was entirely completed, furnished, and ready for the occupancy of the club.
