used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
(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 After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She hoped but scarcely expected to find her husband waiting for her.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
ComptonnounUS /ˈkɑːmptən/
United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
EamesnounUS /iːmz/
United States designer noted for an innovative series of chairs (1907-1978)
From this reading It was long after ten o'clock when Mrs. Eames reached home.
enrollingverbUS /enˈroʊlɪŋ/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
at any time
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
every person
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She hoped but scarcely expected to find her husband waiting for her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She hoped but scarcely expected to find her husband waiting for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
Hailey
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From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She hoped but scarcely expected to find her husband waiting for her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was long after ten o'clock when Mrs. Eames reached home.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She hoped but scarcely expected to find her husband waiting for her.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She hoped but scarcely expected to find her husband waiting for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was long after ten o'clock when Mrs. Eames reached home.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
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 It was long after ten o'clock when Mrs. Eames reached home.
for more time
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was long after ten o'clock when Mrs. Eames reached home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was long after ten o'clock when Mrs. Eames reached home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was long after ten o'clock when Mrs. Eames reached home.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
only a very short time before
From this reading She hoped but scarcely expected to find her husband waiting for her.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hoped but scarcely expected to find her husband waiting for her.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
required or under orders
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
carry out
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was long after ten o'clock when Mrs. Eames reached home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The meeting in the schoolroom lasted far longer than any meeting in Hailey Compton had ever lasted before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She hoped but scarcely expected to find her husband waiting for her.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was difficult, for almost everyone present wanted to take part, and the boys, successfully kept out until the speeches were over, managed after that to force their way in and added greatly to the confusion.
at the time that
From this reading It was long after ten o'clock when Mrs. Eames reached home.
which person or people
From this reading After all possible speeches had been made and votes of thanks proposed to everyone who could be supposed to deserve such a compliment and to a good many people who could not, there remained the business of enrolling the performers for the pageant.
