used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
(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 All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
Allison
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From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Let me see how it can be best managed?
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Let me see how it can be best managed?
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
CommodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
how
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From this reading Let me see how it can be best managed?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me see how it can be best managed?
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 All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Let me see how it can be best managed?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me see how it can be best managed?
come together
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
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 Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
Orienta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
any competition
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
regattanounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/
a meeting for boat races
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading All day long the girls had been honored guests of the Orienta Club, and had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
VaughannounUS /vɔːn/
United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST EVENT It was late in the afternoon before the first sails of the returning fleet appeared in the channel.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Although both Mrs. Vaughan and the Commodore were away on board the _Adventure_, the other members and their wives had all heard about the yacht club over on Lost Island, and were happy to meet the girls, and see that they had a pleasant day of it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I think,” said Mrs. Allison, the chairman of the reception committee for regatta week, “I think it would be nice for you to meet your competitors in the race, the girls of the Junior Club.
