used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Chester did not return to the academy that night.
(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 A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Chester did not return to the academy that night.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick watched in vain for Arlington.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Chester did not return to the academy that night.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
accept an excuse for
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
Fraser
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From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
infringementsnounUS /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒmənts/
plural of “infringement” — an act that disregards an agreement or a right
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
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 Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Chester did not return to the academy that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Chester did not return to the academy that night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
approval to do something
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
unusual or striking
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Chester did not return to the academy that night.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
an educational institution
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chester did not return to the academy that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chester did not return to the academy that night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chester did not return to the academy that night.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Dick watched in vain for Arlington.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Dick watched in vain for Arlington.
at the time that
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This was nothing remarkable, for his mother had made arrangements which enabled him to frequently stop with her without obtaining permission.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nevertheless, when he failed to appear the following day, Fraser worried, and knew that more than the ordinary excuse would be required from him.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading A written excuse from Mrs. Arlington was all that Chester needed to present in case of such infringements on the rules of the school.
