used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
(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 EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading A chorus of approval greeted his remark, but Larry protested.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The reports from the various sub-committees had been presented and approved.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The reports from the various sub-committees had been presented and approved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A chorus of approval greeted his remark, but Larry protested.
CelebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading A chorus of approval greeted his remark, but Larry protested.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
DominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
apart from; not including
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The programme for the day was in the parson's hand.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The reports from the various sub-committees had been presented and approved.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A chorus of approval greeted his remark, but Larry protested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The reports from the various sub-committees had been presented and approved.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The programme for the day was in the parson's hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
Larry
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From this reading A chorus of approval greeted his remark, but Larry protested.
Larry's
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From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
LAWFULLYadverbUS /ˈlɔːfəli/
in a manner acceptable to common custom
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
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 EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
parson's
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From this reading The programme for the day was in the parson's hand.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The reports from the various sub-committees had been presented and approved.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading The programme for the day was in the parson's hand.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading A chorus of approval greeted his remark, but Larry protested.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A chorus of approval greeted his remark, but Larry protested.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The reports from the various sub-committees had been presented and approved.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
Rhye
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From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
STRIVEverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
sub-committees
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From this reading The reports from the various sub-committees had been presented and approved.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The reports from the various sub-committees had been presented and approved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The programme for the day was in the parson's hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
WillownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading EXCEPT HE STRIVE LAWFULLY The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all of the fifteen members in attendance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “A fine programme, ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
