used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
speak to
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the ceremony of presentation, an oration, or “discours,” was to follow from one of the professors.
in addition
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After the ceremony of presentation, an oration, or “discours,” was to follow from one of the professors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
Athénée
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From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading After the ceremony of presentation, an oration, or “discours,” was to follow from one of the professors.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
concoctedverbUS /kənˈkɑːktəd/
past form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
CRÉCY
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From this reading THE HÔTEL CRÉCY.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
Dindonneau
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From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
discours
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From this reading After the ceremony of presentation, an oration, or “discours,” was to follow from one of the professors.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
Duc
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From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After the ceremony of presentation, an oration, or “discours,” was to follow from one of the professors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After the ceremony of presentation, an oration, or “discours,” was to follow from one of the professors.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
the state of being honored
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
HÔTEL
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From this reading THE HÔTEL CRÉCY.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
Labassecour
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From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
full of life and energy
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
orationnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃən/
an instance of oratory
From this reading After the ceremony of presentation, an oration, or “discours,” was to follow from one of the professors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading After the ceremony of presentation, an oration, or “discours,” was to follow from one of the professors.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading After the ceremony of presentation, an oration, or “discours,” was to follow from one of the professors.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HÔTEL CRÉCY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The morrow turned out a more lively and busy day than we—or than I, at least—had anticipated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
in or at the place that
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It seems it was the birthday of one of the young princes of Labassecour—the eldest, I think, the Duc de Dindonneau, and a general holiday was given in his honour at the schools, and especially at the principal “Athénée,” or college.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The youth of that institution had also concocted, and were to present a loyal address; for which purpose they were to be assembled in the public building where the yearly examinations were conducted, and the prizes distributed.
