used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
(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 Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
in addition
From this reading The prizes would also be awarded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE CLUB HOUSE.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading The prizes would also be awarded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was to be a little entertainment and refreshments would be served.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading AT THE CLUB HOUSE.
Cresville
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From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading There was to be a little entertainment and refreshments would be served.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
the act of departing
From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AT THE CLUB HOUSE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
Julia
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From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
immediately past
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was to be a little entertainment and refreshments would be served.
Ned
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From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
participantsnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənts/
plural of “participant” — someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The prizes would also be awarded.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading There was to be a little entertainment and refreshments would be served.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading There was to be a little entertainment and refreshments would be served.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
Susie
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From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
carry out
From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE CLUB HOUSE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was to be a little entertainment and refreshments would be served.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bob and his sister Susie were going, Ned would be there and Jerry Hopkins had promised to take Julia.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Following the last of the races at the athletic grounds it was announced that the Cresville Club would tender, that night, a reception to all participants and their friends.
