used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The students were allowed all the liberty it was practicable to give them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT LEADER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the students retired at whatever time they pleased, provided that it was before ten o'clock.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All the students retired at whatever time they pleased, provided that it was before ten o'clock.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The students were allowed all the liberty it was practicable to give them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
INDEPENDENTadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT LEADER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The students were allowed all the liberty it was practicable to give them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT LEADER.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The students were allowed all the liberty it was practicable to give them.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading All the students retired at whatever time they pleased, provided that it was before ten o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading All the students retired at whatever time they pleased, provided that it was before ten o'clock.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading The students were allowed all the liberty it was practicable to give them.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading All the students retired at whatever time they pleased, provided that it was before ten o'clock.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading All the students retired at whatever time they pleased, provided that it was before ten o'clock.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
in the near future
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
having a supporting base
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The students were allowed all the liberty it was practicable to give them.
subordinationnounUS /səˌbɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being subordinate to something
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading All the students retired at whatever time they pleased, provided that it was before ten o'clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bars had been removed from the windows of the restless spirits, as soon as they showed a spirit of subordination.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All the students retired at whatever time they pleased, provided that it was before ten o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
Topovers
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From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The students were allowed all the liberty it was practicable to give them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading All the students retired at whatever time they pleased, provided that it was before ten o'clock.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Since the Topovers and the other hard boys had behaved themselves so well, all precautions were relaxed; for the principal knew that barred windows were a standing temptation for them to escape.
