used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
absolveverbUS /əbˈzɑːlv/
grant remission of a sin to
From this reading Still, she did not wholly absolve him, and while she was fair enough not to mention the subject again, Bobby knew that she had not forgotten.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
anew
From this reading Still, she did not wholly absolve him, and while she was fair enough not to mention the subject again, Bobby knew that she had not forgotten.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading He was surprised when his name was read aloud as one to have part in the exercises.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Mr. Carter's championship of Bobby was not without results.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading Mr. Carter's championship of Bobby was not without results.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Still, she did not wholly absolve him, and while she was fair enough not to mention the subject again, Bobby knew that she had not forgotten.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He was surprised when his name was read aloud as one to have part in the exercises.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Still, she did not wholly absolve him, and while she was fair enough not to mention the subject again, Bobby knew that she had not forgotten.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Still, she did not wholly absolve him, and while she was fair enough not to mention the subject again, Bobby knew that she had not forgotten.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was surprised when his name was read aloud as one to have part in the exercises.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was surprised when his name was read aloud as one to have part in the exercises.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still, she did not wholly absolve him, and while she was fair enough not to mention the subject again, Bobby knew that she had not forgotten.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was surprised when his name was read aloud as one to have part in the exercises.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was surprised when his name was read aloud as one to have part in the exercises.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Still, she did not wholly absolve him, and while she was fair enough not to mention the subject again, Bobby knew that she had not forgotten.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
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 did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
make reference to
From this reading Still, she did not wholly absolve him, and while she was fair enough not to mention the subject again, Bobby knew that she had not forgotten.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Carter's championship of Bobby was not without results.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was surprised when his name was read aloud as one to have part in the exercises.
information about recent and important events
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Carter's championship of Bobby was not without results.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was surprised when his name was read aloud as one to have part in the exercises.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was surprised when his name was read aloud as one to have part in the exercises.
POLLY
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From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He was surprised when his name was read aloud as one to have part in the exercises.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mr. Carter's championship of Bobby was not without results.
an educational institution
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, she did not wholly absolve him, and while she was fair enough not to mention the subject again, Bobby knew that she had not forgotten.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Still, she did not wholly absolve him, and while she was fair enough not to mention the subject again, Bobby knew that she had not forgotten.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was surprised when his name was read aloud as one to have part in the exercises.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
at the time that
From this reading AUNT POLLY ARRIVES When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought the news that each had been given a Thanksgiving recitation to learn.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Still, she did not wholly absolve him, and while she was fair enough not to mention the subject again, Bobby knew that she had not forgotten.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Mason did not feel as sure as she had at first that it was Bobby who had spoiled her book.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Still, she did not wholly absolve him, and while she was fair enough not to mention the subject again, Bobby knew that she had not forgotten.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Carter's championship of Bobby was not without results.
