accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading The big swinging chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were wreathed in greenery accentuated with flowers.
(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 The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
alumninounUS /əˈlʌmnaɪ/
plural of “alumnus” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Methodist Church, being the largest suitable edifice of the town, was used for the imposing occasion.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big swinging chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were wreathed in greenery accentuated with flowers.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The edge of the pulpit platform was outlined with gaily blooming plants.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The big swinging chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were wreathed in greenery accentuated with flowers.
chandeliersnounUS /ˌʃændəˈlɪz/
plural of “chandelier” — branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading The big swinging chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were wreathed in greenery accentuated with flowers.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Methodist Church, being the largest suitable edifice of the town, was used for the imposing occasion.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
CommencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
decoratingverbUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The edge of the pulpit platform was outlined with gaily blooming plants.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Methodist Church, being the largest suitable edifice of the town, was used for the imposing occasion.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The big swinging chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were wreathed in greenery accentuated with flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Methodist Church, being the largest suitable edifice of the town, was used for the imposing occasion.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The big swinging chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were wreathed in greenery accentuated with flowers.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading The edge of the pulpit platform was outlined with gaily blooming plants.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
graduatesnounUS /ˈɡrædʒəwəts/
plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
greenerynounUS /ˈɡriːnəri/
green foliage
From this reading The big swinging chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were wreathed in greenery accentuated with flowers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The big swinging chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were wreathed in greenery accentuated with flowers.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The Methodist Church, being the largest suitable edifice of the town, was used for the imposing occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Methodist Church, being the largest suitable edifice of the town, was used for the imposing occasion.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading The Methodist Church, being the largest suitable edifice of the town, was used for the imposing occasion.
mid-Junenoun
the middle part of June
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The Methodist Church, being the largest suitable edifice of the town, was used for the imposing occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading The edge of the pulpit platform was outlined with gaily blooming plants.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The edge of the pulpit platform was outlined with gaily blooming plants.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The edge of the pulpit platform was outlined with gaily blooming plants.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading The edge of the pulpit platform was outlined with gaily blooming plants.
an educational institution
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The Methodist Church, being the largest suitable edifice of the town, was used for the imposing occasion.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The big swinging chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were wreathed in greenery accentuated with flowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Methodist Church, being the largest suitable edifice of the town, was used for the imposing occasion.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The Methodist Church, being the largest suitable edifice of the town, was used for the imposing occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The big swinging chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were wreathed in greenery accentuated with flowers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The big swinging chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were wreathed in greenery accentuated with flowers.
wreathed
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From this reading The big swinging chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were wreathed in greenery accentuated with flowers.
a late time of life
From this reading The lower grades of the high school and friends of the graduates, as well as the alumni of preceding years, had all combined in decorating the building for the Commencement exercises.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “SOMETIMES YOUR SOUL SHOWS” It was mid-June before the night of Commencement arrived.
