used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading I gladly agreed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading "Give them a lesson on psychology," he said; "it will maybe improve their behaviour."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give them a lesson on psychology," he said; "it will maybe improve their behaviour."
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading I gladly agreed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading "Give them a lesson on psychology," he said; "it will maybe improve their behaviour."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Give them a lesson on psychology," he said; "it will maybe improve their behaviour."
a unit of instruction
From this reading "Give them a lesson on psychology," he said; "it will maybe improve their behaviour."
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
Macdonald
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From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
by chance
From this reading "Give them a lesson on psychology," he said; "it will maybe improve their behaviour."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Give them a lesson on psychology," he said; "it will maybe improve their behaviour."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
pleasinglyadverbUS /ˈpliːzɪŋli/
in a pleasing manner
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading "Give them a lesson on psychology," he said; "it will maybe improve their behaviour."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Give them a lesson on psychology," he said; "it will maybe improve their behaviour."
an educational institution
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
carry out
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Give them a lesson on psychology," he said; "it will maybe improve their behaviour."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Give them a lesson on psychology," he said; "it will maybe improve their behaviour."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was pleasingly surprised to find that the meeting roared approval of my reply.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Give them a lesson on psychology," he said; "it will maybe improve their behaviour."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I went over to the school at two o'clock, and Mac introduced me, although I had already made friends with most of the children in the playground and the fields.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading * * * * * Macdonald had to attend a funeral to-day, and he asked me if I would take his classes for an hour.
