used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
completely unclothed
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
BecknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
clearsnounUS /klɪrz/
plural of “clear” — the state of being free of suspicion
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
approval
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
dormitoriesnounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːriz/
plural of “dormitory” — a college or university building containing living quarters for students
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an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
march in a procession
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
RAISESnounUS /ˈreɪzəz/
plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased
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ravedverbUS /reɪvd/
past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
the season of growth
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
make steady
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
possessing sweep
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WAYNE RAISES A FLAG March came in like a lion that spring and roared and raved over the river and about the dormitories and made life out of doors a hardship that few cared to brave.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
undergoingverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
WAYNEnounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
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Wayne'snounUS /weɪnz/
possessive form of “wayne” — United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading Wayne’s ability to learn his lessons had increased of late, and he was ready to give credit to Professor Beck and the steady training he was undergoing.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Ere it was a week old it had piled the ice in walls along the river banks, swept the green bare of snow, and snapped the tall flag post in front of Academy Building.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
at the time that
From this reading Wayne and Don hugged the fireplace when not at recitations or in the gymnasium, and got a lot of studying done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Physical exercise clears the brain, and Wayne discovered an improvement before he had been at work with the track squad for two weeks.
