used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
(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 a red-letter day all round.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
BrighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
dainties
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From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a red-letter day all round.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
one or the other of two
From this reading They were not tempted from grace, either, by the red-rag irritation of Peter Mawdster's presence.
divisible by two
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were not tempted from grace, either, by the red-rag irritation of Peter Mawdster's presence.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading They were not tempted from grace, either, by the red-rag irritation of Peter Mawdster's presence.
graphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading They were not tempted from grace, either, by the red-rag irritation of Peter Mawdster's presence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
Mawdster's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not tempted from grace, either, by the red-rag irritation of Peter Mawdster's presence.
the force of workers available
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
not any; not one
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not tempted from grace, either, by the red-rag irritation of Peter Mawdster's presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading They were not tempted from grace, either, by the red-rag irritation of Peter Mawdster's presence.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading They were not tempted from grace, either, by the red-rag irritation of Peter Mawdster's presence.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
red-letteradjective
memorable for being a special occasion
From this reading It was a red-letter day all round.
red-rag
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From this reading They were not tempted from grace, either, by the red-rag irritation of Peter Mawdster's presence.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
Roger
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From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was a red-letter day all round.
an educational institution
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
SkiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
sky-highadverb
(with verb “to blow”) destroyed completely; blown apart or to pieces
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
SquirmsnounUS /skwɜːrmz/
plural of “squirm” — the act of wiggling
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading They were not tempted from grace, either, by the red-rag irritation of Peter Mawdster's presence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not tempted from grace, either, by the red-rag irritation of Peter Mawdster's presence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Roger returns to Brighter Skies Immediately after breakfast the Head called the boys together in the hall and gave them a graphic account of the recovery of his collection, praising the blushing captain sky-high.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a red-letter day all round.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not tempted from grace, either, by the red-rag irritation of Peter Mawdster's presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Robin Hood and his Merry Men held high revelry in the Forest, and even called a truce with the Squirms so that there might be no shadow on the day's sunshine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then he gave the school a holiday, and topped it by declaring that "some very special dainties" would be provided for supper that night.
