used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Where have you been?" he demanded.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Where have you been?" he demanded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Miss Mason didn't keep you in, did she?"
didn't
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From this reading Miss Mason didn't keep you in, did she?"
Everybody's
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From this reading "Everybody's been waiting for you.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Where have you been?" he demanded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Miss Mason didn't keep you in, did she?"
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Miss Mason didn't keep you in, did she?"
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Mason didn't keep you in, did she?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
participate in games or sport
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
rehearsalsnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
an educational institution
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Mason didn't keep you in, did she?"
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
precisely as stated
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Everybody's been waiting for you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BUILDING A SNOW MAN The rehearsals for the play went on merrily, and the children were faithful in attendance.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where have you been?" he demanded.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Meg, though, was an hour late getting home from school one afternoon, and as Bobby could not practice without her, he was very much put out.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where have you been?" he demanded.
