used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
how long something has existed
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
(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 This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
educateverbUS /ˈedʒəkeɪt/
give an education to
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
set up or found
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
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From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
a single distinct event
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
progenynounUS /ˈprɑːdʒəni/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
an educational institution
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
truantnounUS /ˈtruːənt/
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
someone who visits
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
in or at the place that
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
which person or people
From this reading This is carried to the extent of making it an offense not to send those above a certain age to school, while State or town officers, called "truant police," are on the alert to arrest all such children who are not in school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EDUCATION IN AMERICA A fundamental idea with the American is to educate children.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The following was told me by a Government official in Washington, who had obtained it from a well-known literary man who witnessed the incident.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After the visitor had listened to the recitations for some time, he remarked to the teacher, "How do you account for the neatness and cleanliness of these children?"
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The literary man was invited to visit a Boston school of the lower grade, where he found the teacher, an attractive woman, engaged in teaching a class of "youngsters," the progeny of the working class.
