used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was going to be an event long to be remembered in Scranton, and the town dressed in gala attire in honor of the occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
subject to appointment
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
ATTIREnounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
committeesnounUS /kəˈmɪtiz/
plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was going to be an event long to be remembered in Scranton, and the town dressed in gala attire in honor of the occasion.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was going to be an event long to be remembered in Scranton, and the town dressed in gala attire in honor of the occasion.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
GALAnounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
brought together in one place
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
the act of departing
From this reading It was going to be an event long to be remembered in Scranton, and the town dressed in gala attire in honor of the occasion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It was going to be an event long to be remembered in Scranton, and the town dressed in gala attire in honor of the occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was going to be an event long to be remembered in Scranton, and the town dressed in gala attire in honor of the occasion.
and nothing more
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
LessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was going to be an event long to be remembered in Scranton, and the town dressed in gala attire in honor of the occasion.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was going to be an event long to be remembered in Scranton, and the town dressed in gala attire in honor of the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
and nothing more
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was going to be an event long to be remembered in Scranton, and the town dressed in gala attire in honor of the occasion.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
an educational institution
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
SCRANTONnounUS /ˈskræntən/
an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
tabooed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was going to be an event long to be remembered in Scranton, and the town dressed in gala attire in honor of the occasion.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
hard to endure
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
the act of using
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
accept gladly
From this reading The girls were just as enthusiastic as the boys, and demanded equal representation upon a number of the said committees, especially the ones designed for the welcome and entertainment of the vast crowds expected to be present from neighboring towns and villages.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
at the time that
From this reading Lessons had been tabooed entirely, for what was the use of trying to hold the attention of the scholars upon dry subjects when their thoughts continually roamed afield, and seemed concerned only with what great things were scheduled for the next afternoon?
in or at the place that
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SCRANTON IN GALA ATTIRE That was, indeed, a busy Friday with the students of Scranton High.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Still, they gathered at school, which was a sort of general headquarters where the various committees appointed could consult, and go forth to the work assigned to their particular charge.
