used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Art about to attend a wedding, or an afternoon tea?
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Art about to attend a wedding, or an afternoon tea?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Art about to attend a wedding, or an afternoon tea?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I see you are elaborately attired for a society event of some sort."
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Art about to attend a wedding, or an afternoon tea?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What’s this?" cried Teddy Smart, as he stared at Hal in his comical way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What’s this?" cried Teddy Smart, as he stared at Hal in his comical way.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "Art about to attend a wedding, or an afternoon tea?
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading I see you are elaborately attired for a society event of some sort."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "What’s this?" cried Teddy Smart, as he stared at Hal in his comical way.
couldn't
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From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What’s this?" cried Teddy Smart, as he stared at Hal in his comical way.
Darrell
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From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
elaboratelyadverbUS /ɪˈlæbrətli/
with elaboration
From this reading I see you are elaborately attired for a society event of some sort."
being one more than ten
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I see you are elaborately attired for a society event of some sort."
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
Fardale
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From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
football-togs
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From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
Hal
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From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What’s this?" cried Teddy Smart, as he stared at Hal in his comical way.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What’s this?" cried Teddy Smart, as he stared at Hal in his comical way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I see you are elaborately attired for a society event of some sort."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I see you are elaborately attired for a society event of some sort."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Art about to attend a wedding, or an afternoon tea?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
plebenoun
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
express in words
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
SmartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading "What’s this?" cried Teddy Smart, as he stared at Hal in his comical way.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading I see you are elaborately attired for a society event of some sort."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I see you are elaborately attired for a society event of some sort."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I see you are elaborately attired for a society event of some sort."
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "What’s this?" cried Teddy Smart, as he stared at Hal in his comical way.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "Art about to attend a wedding, or an afternoon tea?
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading "What’s this?" cried Teddy Smart, as he stared at Hal in his comical way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What’s this?" cried Teddy Smart, as he stared at Hal in his comical way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Teddy couldn’t help being familiar if he tried, and his manner permitted him to say things that must have caused resentment from any other plebe at the academy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
Viewland
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From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "What’s this?" cried Teddy Smart, as he stared at Hal in his comical way.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading "Art about to attend a wedding, or an afternoon tea?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
What's
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From this reading "What’s this?" cried Teddy Smart, as he stared at Hal in his comical way.
at the time that
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the Fardale eleven and the scrub came out for practise the Monday following the great game with Viewland, not a few were surprised to see Hal Darrell show up on the field in football-togs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I see you are elaborately attired for a society event of some sort."
