(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 Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
in addition
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
EageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
else
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From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
divisible by two
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
flagrantadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪɡrənt/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
Freeman'snounUS /ˈfriːmənz/
possessive form of “freeman” — a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
death of a person
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
Henderson
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From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
Horton
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From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
immediately past
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
misdeedsnounUS /mɪsˈdiːdz/
plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
a particular point in time
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
not any; not one
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
not one, and not any
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
the act of punishing
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
an educational institution
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Mr. Horton looked grave and troubled, and his brief morning prayer was so full of deep feeling that it impressed even the most careless of his pupils.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Eager eyes watched for the appearance of Henderson and the members of his company, but when nine o’clock struck, none of them had been seen, and Freeman’s seat was also vacant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
at the time that
From this reading The interest and excitement over the drill had by no means died out when the school assembled on Monday morning.
which person or people
From this reading Nothing else was discussed by the pupils who were there early, and all sorts of reports as to the punishment of those who had been guilty of such flagrant misdeeds were current.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Crawford did not appear until the last moment, and then he dropped into his seat with an evident desire to avoid notice.
