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From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
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From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The plan was therefore quite similar to that adopted by the several colleges in choosing the officers for their association.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The plan was therefore quite similar to that adopted by the several colleges in choosing the officers for their association.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
awardingnounUS /əˈwɔːrdɪŋ/
a grant made by a law court
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
BannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
BerkshirenounUS /ˈbɜːrkʃər/
a county in southern England
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the case of the League, the president was chosen from the victorious college, and the secretary from the college that held second place.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The plan was therefore quite similar to that adopted by the several colleges in choosing the officers for their association.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The plan was therefore quite similar to that adopted by the several colleges in choosing the officers for their association.
being joined in close association
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
CrimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
delegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
Ernest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
FitchnounUS /fɪtʃ/
dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the case of the League, the president was chosen from the victorious college, and the secretary from the college that held second place.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
INTERCEPTEDverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the case of the League, the president was chosen from the victorious college, and the secretary from the college that held second place.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan was therefore quite similar to that adopted by the several colleges in choosing the officers for their association.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
with little or no delay
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The plan was therefore quite similar to that adopted by the several colleges in choosing the officers for their association.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the case of the League, the president was chosen from the victorious college, and the secretary from the college that held second place.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading In the case of the League, the president was chosen from the victorious college, and the secretary from the college that held second place.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The plan was therefore quite similar to that adopted by the several colleges in choosing the officers for their association.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The plan was therefore quite similar to that adopted by the several colleges in choosing the officers for their association.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The plan was therefore quite similar to that adopted by the several colleges in choosing the officers for their association.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The plan was therefore quite similar to that adopted by the several colleges in choosing the officers for their association.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The plan was therefore quite similar to that adopted by the several colleges in choosing the officers for their association.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN INTERCEPTED LETTER Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the following morning the delegates assembled in the back parlor of the hotel, which had been reserved for the convention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The folding doors which connected it with the front parlor were closed, and the meeting was called to order by Ernest Fitch, the president of the League.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The officers of the Berkshire were chosen in the following manner: at the close of each session a convention was held for the special purpose of awarding the Crimson Banner to the victorious college, and to elect officers for the succeeding year.
