12th
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From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You fellows have missed a heap of fun," whispered a classmate.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Two of the chairs were vacant almost until the close of the first act, then their owners came in.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Two of the chairs were vacant almost until the close of the first act, then their owners came in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading The brilliant auditorium was thronged with friends of the young fellows.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The brilliant auditorium was thronged with friends of the young fellows.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two of the chairs were vacant almost until the close of the first act, then their owners came in.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Two of the chairs were vacant almost until the close of the first act, then their owners came in.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
classmatenounUS /ˈklæsmeɪt/
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading "You fellows have missed a heap of fun," whispered a classmate.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Two of the chairs were vacant almost until the close of the first act, then their owners came in.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The brilliant auditorium was thronged with friends of the young fellows.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Two of the chairs were vacant almost until the close of the first act, then their owners came in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The brilliant auditorium was thronged with friends of the young fellows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "You fellows have missed a heap of fun," whispered a classmate.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You fellows have missed a heap of fun," whispered a classmate.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "You fellows have missed a heap of fun," whispered a classmate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
and nothing more
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
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 Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading "You fellows have missed a heap of fun," whispered a classmate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
not any; not one
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Two of the chairs were vacant almost until the close of the first act, then their owners came in.
parquette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Two of the chairs were vacant almost until the close of the first act, then their owners came in.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The brilliant auditorium was thronged with friends of the young fellows.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the chairs were vacant almost until the close of the first act, then their owners came in.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Two of the chairs were vacant almost until the close of the first act, then their owners came in.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Two of the chairs were vacant almost until the close of the first act, then their owners came in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The brilliant auditorium was thronged with friends of the young fellows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Fifty seats in the parquette had been reserved for the members of the class graduated from West Point on the beautiful morning of the 12th of June.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "You fellows have missed a heap of fun," whispered a classmate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The brilliant auditorium was thronged with friends of the young fellows.
a late time of life
From this reading Officers of the Academy were seated in the boxes, interested no more in the play than in the enjoyment of "the boys" just released from their four years of hard study and rigid discipline.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You fellows have missed a heap of fun," whispered a classmate.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The brilliant auditorium was thronged with friends of the young fellows.
