used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
(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 THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the time for pledging the freshmen drew near, Ruth became especially uneasy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the time for pledging the freshmen drew near, Ruth became especially uneasy.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As the time for pledging the freshmen drew near, Ruth became especially uneasy.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
freshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading As the time for pledging the freshmen drew near, Ruth became especially uneasy.
a young female
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
Marjorie
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From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the time for pledging the freshmen drew near, Ruth became especially uneasy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
not any; not one
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
and nothing more
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
Pledge-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
pledgingverbUS /ˈpledʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “pledge” — promise solemnly and formally
From this reading As the time for pledging the freshmen drew near, Ruth became especially uneasy.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
an educational institution
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
singledverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəld/
past form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
in the near future
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
SORORITYnounUS /sərˈɔːrəti/
a social club for female undergraduates
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the time for pledging the freshmen drew near, Ruth became especially uneasy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading As the time for pledging the freshmen drew near, Ruth became especially uneasy.
precisely as stated
From this reading And, since it was understood that such a party was an event to be expected, almost every girl in the class cherished the hope of finding an attractive envelope in her letter box very soon.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pledge-day, the day to which every freshman looked forward, was only one week off!
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SORORITY PARTY Five weeks of school had gone by--five happy weeks, filled with all sorts of new experiences for Ruth and Marjorie.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
ΦΑΒ
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From this reading Although the ΦΑΒ girls had singled out certain individuals as their favorites by inviting them for walks and occasional visits to their rooms, they had as yet given no formal party for which invitations had been issued.
