used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The meeting was scheduled for seven-thirty, but by a quarter after the hour, everyone of the fifteen girls had arrived.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
(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 FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading School had opened on Thursday, and the first real event outside of the regular program had been the sophomore reception.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading School had opened on Thursday, and the first real event outside of the regular program had been the sophomore reception.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The meeting was scheduled for seven-thirty, but by a quarter after the hour, everyone of the fifteen girls had arrived.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading School had opened on Thursday, and the first real event outside of the regular program had been the sophomore reception.
every person
From this reading The meeting was scheduled for seven-thirty, but by a quarter after the hour, everyone of the fifteen girls had arrived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The meeting was scheduled for seven-thirty, but by a quarter after the hour, everyone of the fifteen girls had arrived.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
a young female
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The meeting was scheduled for seven-thirty, but by a quarter after the hour, everyone of the fifteen girls had arrived.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading School had opened on Thursday, and the first real event outside of the regular program had been the sophomore reception.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading School had opened on Thursday, and the first real event outside of the regular program had been the sophomore reception.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading School had opened on Thursday, and the first real event outside of the regular program had been the sophomore reception.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
PansynounUS /ˈpænzi/
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
Phillips
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From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading School had opened on Thursday, and the first real event outside of the regular program had been the sophomore reception.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The meeting was scheduled for seven-thirty, but by a quarter after the hour, everyone of the fifteen girls had arrived.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading School had opened on Thursday, and the first real event outside of the regular program had been the sophomore reception.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading School had opened on Thursday, and the first real event outside of the regular program had been the sophomore reception.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading School had opened on Thursday, and the first real event outside of the regular program had been the sophomore reception.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading The meeting was scheduled for seven-thirty, but by a quarter after the hour, everyone of the fifteen girls had arrived.
an educational institution
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
seven-thirty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The meeting was scheduled for seven-thirty, but by a quarter after the hour, everyone of the fifteen girls had arrived.
in the near future
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading School had opened on Thursday, and the first real event outside of the regular program had been the sophomore reception.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
a special situation
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading School had opened on Thursday, and the first real event outside of the regular program had been the sophomore reception.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was not until over a week afterward, on Friday evening, that the Girl Scouts met for the first time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Miss Phillips had declared that such a thing was impossible; there were too many other matters to attend to.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT MEETING If the members of Pansy troop could have consulted their own wishes, they would have held a Scout meeting as soon as all the girls had arrived at school.
