used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
DEDICATIONnounUS /ˌdedəˈkeɪʃən/
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading THE DEDICATION OF THE LIBRARY.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
hoistingverbUS /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Schwarmer was in regal robes with which the ladies were much pleased.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
Killsbury
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mrs. Schwarmer was in regal robes with which the ladies were much pleased.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
a room where books are kept
From this reading THE DEDICATION OF THE LIBRARY.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
marshalsnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial syst
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
minusadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnəs/
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Schwarmer was in regal robes with which the ladies were much pleased.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Schwarmer was in regal robes with which the ladies were much pleased.
not any; not one
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEDICATION OF THE LIBRARY.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
ostentatiousadjectiveUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/
intended to attract notice and impress others
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Schwarmer was in regal robes with which the ladies were much pleased.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading Mrs. Schwarmer was in regal robes with which the ladies were much pleased.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Mrs. Schwarmer was in regal robes with which the ladies were much pleased.
Schwarmer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Schwarmer was in regal robes with which the ladies were much pleased.
Schwarmers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEDICATION OF THE LIBRARY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
uniformedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmd/
dressed in a uniform
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
precisely as stated
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dedication of the library proved to be a very enjoyable affair although the military "fuss and feather," the Independence Day racket and the ostentatious hoisting of flags were left out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was more like a church dedication, minus the mounted marshals and uniformed cadets which are among the latter day improvements or experiments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Schwarmer was in regal robes with which the ladies were much pleased.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Schwarmers stood out more conspicuously than they would otherwise have done; but they were no more so than the Killsbury people felt that they had a right to be.
