used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
not being in a specified place
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The system of registering attendance, proficiency, and conduct has been already fully explained.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRIZE WINNING AND LOSING.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The system of registering attendance, proficiency, and conduct has been already fully explained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The system of registering attendance, proficiency, and conduct has been already fully explained.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
a youthful male person
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The system of registering attendance, proficiency, and conduct has been already fully explained.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was hardly possible that this could have been more perfect.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
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From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
accept an excuse for
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The system of registering attendance, proficiency, and conduct has been already fully explained.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The system of registering attendance, proficiency, and conduct has been already fully explained.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was hardly possible that this could have been more perfect.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The system of registering attendance, proficiency, and conduct has been already fully explained.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was hardly possible that this could have been more perfect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hardly possible that this could have been more perfect.
Johnston'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstənz/
possessive form of “johnston” — Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading PRIZE WINNING AND LOSING.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
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 There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was hardly possible that this could have been more perfect.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
not any; not one
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The system of registering attendance, proficiency, and conduct has been already fully explained.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It was hardly possible that this could have been more perfect.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was hardly possible that this could have been more perfect.
PRIZEnounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading PRIZE WINNING AND LOSING.
proficiencynounUS /prəˈfɪʃənsi/
the quality of having great facility and competence
From this reading The system of registering attendance, proficiency, and conduct has been already fully explained.
registeringverbUS /ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “register” — record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading The system of registering attendance, proficiency, and conduct has been already fully explained.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
an educational institution
From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The system of registering attendance, proficiency, and conduct has been already fully explained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was hardly possible that this could have been more perfect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was hardly possible that this could have been more perfect.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hardly possible that this could have been more perfect.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were many ways in which the methods employed at Dr. Johnston's school were unique.
WINNINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading PRIZE WINNING AND LOSING.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading No boy could be absent without being missed, and an explanation or excuse of a thoroughly satisfactory nature was required the next day.
