a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
in actual fact
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
anew
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
(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 Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
Brench's
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From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
BROOMSnounUS /bruːmz/
plural of “broom” — a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
recognizable; marked
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
discontinueverbUS /dɪskənˈtɪnjuː/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading I still remember that order distinctly.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
example's
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From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I still remember that order distinctly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
not any; not one
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
the act of punishing
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I still remember that order distinctly.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
an educational institution
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
not in physical motion
From this reading I still remember that order distinctly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was advised, however, to discontinue them; and school went on again Monday morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During Christmas week, however, we were out several days, on account of an order for Christmas trees which had come up to us from Portland.
WITCHESnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading WITCHES' BROOMS The school committee finally decided that Master Brench's curious methods of punishment were not actually dangerous.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Six or seven of the older boys refused to come back; but the old Squire thought we would better attend, for example's sake, if for no other reason, and we did so.
