used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
adjournverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrn/
close at the end of a session
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As president, Marjorie naturally took the chair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading As president, Marjorie naturally took the chair.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
true confidential information
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
GOODBYESnounUS /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪz/
plural of “goodbye” — a farewell remark
From this reading GOODBYES.
Hadleys
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From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
immediately past
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
Mae
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From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
Marjorie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
as might be expected
From this reading As president, Marjorie naturally took the chair.
absolutely essential
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
not any; not one
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
and nothing more
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading As president, Marjorie naturally took the chair.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
reunionsnounUS /riˈuːnjənz/
plural of “reunion” — a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
cut with a saw
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
in the near future
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As president, Marjorie naturally took the chair.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Calling the meeting to order, she put through the necessary details, that the girls might return to their visitors as soon as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
at the time that
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marjorie saw her parents and the Hadleys only for a few minutes after the exercises were over, for almost immediately Mae and Lily came to drag her off to a luncheon, which was to be followed by the last class meeting.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was only when she mentioned the formation of some sort of permanent organization, whose purpose it would be to arrange for reunions and other activities, that she realized that the girls were in no hurry to adjourn.
