used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As they turned toward the boys there was an instant recognition, and they hurried forward in eager greeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The close resemblance between them indicated that they were father and son.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading "Mr. Quinby--Ralph," they cried in chorus.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The close resemblance between them indicated that they were father and son.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Mr. Quinby--Ralph," they cried in chorus.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading As they turned toward the boys there was an instant recognition, and they hurried forward in eager greeting.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
EXPLOITverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The close resemblance between them indicated that they were father and son.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As they turned toward the boys there was an instant recognition, and they hurried forward in eager greeting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading As they turned toward the boys there was an instant recognition, and they hurried forward in eager greeting.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As they turned toward the boys there was an instant recognition, and they hurried forward in eager greeting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The close resemblance between them indicated that they were father and son.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading As they turned toward the boys there was an instant recognition, and they hurried forward in eager greeting.
the force of workers available
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Quinby--Ralph," they cried in chorus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
Quinby
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From this reading "Mr. Quinby--Ralph," they cried in chorus.
Ralph
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From this reading "Mr. Quinby--Ralph," they cried in chorus.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading As they turned toward the boys there was an instant recognition, and they hurried forward in eager greeting.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading The close resemblance between them indicated that they were father and son.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
a male human offspring
From this reading The close resemblance between them indicated that they were father and son.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The close resemblance between them indicated that they were father and son.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As they turned toward the boys there was an instant recognition, and they hurried forward in eager greeting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
THRILLINGadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As they turned toward the boys there was an instant recognition, and they hurried forward in eager greeting.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As they turned toward the boys there was an instant recognition, and they hurried forward in eager greeting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they turned toward the boys there was an instant recognition, and they hurried forward in eager greeting.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A THRILLING EXPLOIT A PLEASANT surprise awaited the boys that evening as they went from the training table to their rooms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the elms in front of their dormitory, two men were pacing up and down.
