used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
allottingverbUS /əˈlɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “allot” — give out
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The student dealers in fountain pens and athletic supplies were making hay in dazzling sunshine.
applicantsnounUS /ˈæplɪkənts/
plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
ARCHERnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading ARCHER RECEIVES The middle of September was past.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading The student dealers in fountain pens and athletic supplies were making hay in dazzling sunshine.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Football, the great industry of autumn, clamored for devotees.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
clamoredverbUS /ˈklæmərd/
past form of “clamor” — make loud demands
From this reading Football, the great industry of autumn, clamored for devotees.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The student dealers in fountain pens and athletic supplies were making hay in dazzling sunshine.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
devoteesnounUS /ˈdevəˈtiːz/
plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading Football, the great industry of autumn, clamored for devotees.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
evadingverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
FootballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading Football, the great industry of autumn, clamored for devotees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Football, the great industry of autumn, clamored for devotees.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading The student dealers in fountain pens and athletic supplies were making hay in dazzling sunshine.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Football, the great industry of autumn, clamored for devotees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading The student dealers in fountain pens and athletic supplies were making hay in dazzling sunshine.
ten 10s
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
impecuniousadjective
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The student dealers in fountain pens and athletic supplies were making hay in dazzling sunshine.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Football, the great industry of autumn, clamored for devotees.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The student dealers in fountain pens and athletic supplies were making hay in dazzling sunshine.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading ARCHER RECEIVES The middle of September was past.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
mortallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARCHER RECEIVES The middle of September was past.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading ARCHER RECEIVES The middle of September was past.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading The student dealers in fountain pens and athletic supplies were making hay in dazzling sunshine.
for each
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
reapedverbUS /riːpt/
past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading ARCHER RECEIVES The middle of September was past.
registeringverbUS /ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “register” — record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
schedulesnounUS /ˈskedʒʊlz/
plural of “schedule” — a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
an educational institution
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
second-hand
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From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading ARCHER RECEIVES The middle of September was past.
smotheringadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The student dealers in fountain pens and athletic supplies were making hay in dazzling sunshine.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The student dealers in fountain pens and athletic supplies were making hay in dazzling sunshine.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The student dealers in fountain pens and athletic supplies were making hay in dazzling sunshine.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
tearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/
filled with or marked by tears
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARCHER RECEIVES The middle of September was past.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
unpromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈprɔːmɪsɪŋ/
unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARCHER RECEIVES The middle of September was past.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The second-hand furniture dealers were sold out, having reaped a cash harvest of a hundred per cent on goods bought of the mortally impecunious three months before.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The school authorities had survived the worst of the confusion of registering, allotting rooms, smothering complaints, turning away unpromising applicants, evading the tearful entreaties of parents, arranging schedules, laying down rules.
