used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
(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 It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
ARNOLDnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
cablesnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlz/
plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
EDWINnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Eric enjoyed the time particularly, and was in great request among all the boys.
Eric
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From this reading Eric enjoyed the time particularly, and was in great request among all the boys.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eric enjoyed the time particularly, and was in great request among all the boys.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
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 Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
not any; not one
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Eric enjoyed the time particularly, and was in great request among all the boys.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
a full supply
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
pocket-money
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Eric enjoyed the time particularly, and was in great request among all the boys.
Roslyn
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From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
an educational institution
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
STACKnounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
under normal conditions
From this reading The Easter holidays at Roslyn lasted about ten days, and as most of the boys came from a distance, they usually spent them at school.
precisely as stated
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE ADVENTURE AT THE STACK “Ten cables from where green meadows And quiet homes could be seen, No greater space From peril to peace, But the savage sea between!”--EDWIN ARNOLD.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many of the usual rules were suspended during this time, and the boys were supplied every day with pocket-money; consequently the Easter holidays passed very pleasantly, and there was plenty of fun.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was the great time for excursions all over the island, and the boys would often be out the whole day long among the hills, or about the coast.
