used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
for the reason that
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
Bessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
divisible by two
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
the act of departing
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
Gymkhananoun
a meet at which riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
hadn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
something that is lost
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
social deportment
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
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 If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
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 There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
organizersnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzərz/
plural of “organizer” — a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
an educational institution
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
showeryadjective
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading It was decided that the gymkhana should begin at three o'clock, and be held in the large cricket field, admission being either by ticket or gate money.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading There was a little discussion about the arrangements in that respect, some members considering the printing of the tickets an unnecessary expense, and others their sale beforehand an essential feature.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A School Gymkhana Thanks to the vigorous efforts of the Committee and of the various organizers of the entertainment programme, everything was in good training by the first of June, and anniversary day seemed likely to prove a huge success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It's far better to sell them in advance," urged Bessie Manners, "because people will often buy them, even if they're not certain of going.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If it were a showery afternoon many might stay away--then if they hadn't taken tickets it would be so much loss to the funds."
