used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
(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 "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
bleatings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was plain that every boy was thinking only of the missing comrade and praying for tidings of him.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was plain that every boy was thinking only of the missing comrade and praying for tidings of him.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
at any time
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
communicated in words
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
a boy or man
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was plain that every boy was thinking only of the missing comrade and praying for tidings of him.
Forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
Halsey
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From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was plain that every boy was thinking only of the missing comrade and praying for tidings of him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
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 Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
lamb-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
LawtonnounUS /ˈlɔːtən/
a town in southwest Oklahoma
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
LessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
MeekeradjectiveUS /ˈmiːkər/
comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
not able to be found
From this reading It was plain that every boy was thinking only of the missing comrade and praying for tidings of him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
not any; not one
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
and nothing more
From this reading It was plain that every boy was thinking only of the missing comrade and praying for tidings of him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain that every boy was thinking only of the missing comrade and praying for tidings of him.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading It was plain that every boy was thinking only of the missing comrade and praying for tidings of him.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
saddestadjectiveUS /ˈsædəst/
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
an educational institution
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
SnipeverbUS /snaɪp/
hunt or shoot snipe
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
stand-still
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plain that every boy was thinking only of the missing comrade and praying for tidings of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It was plain that every boy was thinking only of the missing comrade and praying for tidings of him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was plain that every boy was thinking only of the missing comrade and praying for tidings of him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lessons and recitations, despite the best efforts of Halsey and Beach and the lamb-like bleatings of Meeker, seemed to fall flat.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "All the life went out of the school with Snipe," was the way Joy expressed it, though no fellow in the whole establishment was credited with more mischief than the speaker.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Forty-eight hours passed without a trace of George Lawton, and they were the saddest two days the First Latin ever knew.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even the leaders went through with them in a style more dead than alive, and at every sound upon the stairs all eyes would be fixed on the doorway and matters would come to a stand-still in the class.
