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summeringnoun

/ˈsʌmərɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmərɪn/

An instance of spending the summer, as for a vacation or for cooler weather.

"Their annual summering in Maine was a family tradition, filled with lobster and beach trips. "

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paid their respectsphrase

/peɪd ðɛər rɪˈspɛkts/

To show reverence, admiration, or sympathy for someone, especially by visiting them or attending a ceremony.

"We went to the funeral to pay our respects to the deceased."

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jangling bellsphrase

/ˈdʒæŋ.ɡlɪŋ bɛlz/

The sound of bells ringing in a harsh, discordant way.

"The jangling bells of the ice cream truck announced its arrival."

open daysnoun

/ˈoʊpən deɪz/

A casual event where an institution is open for inspection by anyone interested.

"We visited several universities' open days before deciding where to apply. "

mementoesnoun

/məˈmɛntoʊz/ /məˈmɛntəʊz/

A keepsake; an object kept as a reminder of a place or event.

"I kept the shell as a memento of my visit to the seashore."

commitverb

/kəˈmɪt/

To be committed or perpetrated; to take place; to occur.

"The accident committed at dawn. "

tragediesnoun

/ˈtrædʒədiz/

A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.

"The news reported on several tragedies caused by the earthquake, including collapsed buildings and many missing people. "

headline-grabbernoun

/ˈhɛdˌlaɪn ˌɡræbər/

A person or event that attracts prominent notice in the news media.

""The mayor's unexpected resignation was a real headline-grabber, dominating the news for days." "

calendarizesverb

/kəˈlɛndəˌraɪzɪz/

To structure in terms of dates; to put onto a timescale.

"To help students stay organized, the teacher calendarizes all homework assignments and test dates at the beginning of the semester. "

hootnoun

/huːt/

A fun event or person. (See hootenanny)

"The school's talent show was a hoot! "

wipe outverb

/waɪp aʊt/

To do away with; to cause to disappear

"The new medicine helped to wipe out the infection in my throat. "

pot lucknoun

/ˌpɒt ˈlʌk/ /ˌpɑːt ˈlʌk/

(by extension) Whatever is available in a particular situation.

"Since we forgot to order lunch, we'll have to make do with pot luck from the vending machine. "

afterglowsnoun

/ˈæftərˌɡloʊz/

An afterparty.

"The wedding reception ended at ten, but several afterglows, organized by different groups of friends, continued the celebration late into the night. "

catastrophesnoun

/kəˈtæstrəfiz/

Any large and disastrous event of great significance

"The series of hurricanes in 2017 caused many catastrophes, destroying homes and displacing families. "

schedulingnoun

/ˈʃedjuːlɪŋ/ /ˈskedʒuːlɪŋ/

The time at which a particular event is scheduled

"The scheduling of the meeting for 3 PM works best for everyone on the team. "

firecrackersnoun

/ˈfaɪərˌkrækərz/

A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.

"During the New Year celebration, people set off firecrackers in the streets. "

setbacknoun

/ˈsɛtbæk/

An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)

"After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way."

dishonouredverb

/dɪˈsɒnərd/ /dɪˈsɒnəd/

To violate or rape.

cotillionnoun

/kəˈtɪljən/ /koʊˈtɪljən/

Ellipsis of cotillion ball; a coming-of-age party meant to present girls newly transitioned into womanhood to the community for courtship.

""My grandmother still cherishes the memory of her elaborate cotillion, where she made her debut into society." "

matron of honournoun

/ˈmeɪtrən əv ˈɒnər/ /ˈmeɪtrən əv ˈɑnər/

A married or widowed woman who acts as the primary attendant on the bride at a wedding.

"My older sister, Sarah, was the matron of honour at my wedding, and she helped me with everything from choosing the dress to planning the reception. "