used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Archery Day was a dismal one for Janet.
(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 preparations had been made for the play to be given on the night before Commencement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an exciting day, but the most thrilling thing happened in the evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
ArcherynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəri/
the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
From this reading Archery Day was a dismal one for Janet.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All preparations had been made for the play to be given on the night before Commencement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All preparations had been made for the play to be given on the night before Commencement.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All preparations had been made for the play to be given on the night before Commencement.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was an exciting day, but the most thrilling thing happened in the evening.
CommencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading All preparations had been made for the play to be given on the night before Commencement.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Archery Day was a dismal one for Janet.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading Archery Day was a dismal one for Janet.
engravedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
divisible by two
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was an exciting day, but the most thrilling thing happened in the evening.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading It was an exciting day, but the most thrilling thing happened in the evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Archery Day was a dismal one for Janet.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading All preparations had been made for the play to be given on the night before Commencement.
Gladys
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From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was an exciting day, but the most thrilling thing happened in the evening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was an exciting day, but the most thrilling thing happened in the evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
Janet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Archery Day was a dismal one for Janet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All preparations had been made for the play to be given on the night before Commencement.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was an exciting day, but the most thrilling thing happened in the evening.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All preparations had been made for the play to be given on the night before Commencement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Archery Day was a dismal one for Janet.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
participate in games or sport
From this reading All preparations had been made for the play to be given on the night before Commencement.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading All preparations had been made for the play to be given on the night before Commencement.
witty remark
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
a lightweight cord
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
a special situation
From this reading It was an exciting day, but the most thrilling thing happened in the evening.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading It was an exciting day, but the most thrilling thing happened in the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had to give up her place to Gladys, for her arm was so swollen that she could not even string her bow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Archery Day was a dismal one for Janet.
which person or people
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The old wing won, however, and it was Sally who had her name engraved on the cup as the winner of the highest score.
