used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a pretty sight!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How ingenious the children are!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "How ingenious the children are!"
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
flitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
garlands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How ingenious the children are!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading "How ingenious the children are!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Miss Wayland who spoke.
set afire or burning
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
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 The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was Miss Wayland who spoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "What a pretty sight!"
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "What a pretty sight!"
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was Miss Wayland who spoke.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
waltznounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Miss Wayland who spoke.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
WaylandnounUS /ˈweɪlənd/
(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund
From this reading It was Miss Wayland who spoke.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She and the other teachers were seated on the raised platform at the end of the gymnasium.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a pretty sight!"
which person or people
From this reading It was Miss Wayland who spoke.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
wreathed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The long room was wreathed with garlands and brilliantly lighted, and they were watching the girls as they flitted by in their gay dresses, to the waltz that good Miss Flower was playing.
