used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading She was very fond of Grace, and had expressed great concern over the young girl's accident.
(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 unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading She was very fond of Grace, and had expressed great concern over the young girl's accident.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
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From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
communicated in words
From this reading She was very fond of Grace, and had expressed great concern over the young girl's accident.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She was very fond of Grace, and had expressed great concern over the young girl's accident.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
a young female
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She was very fond of Grace, and had expressed great concern over the young girl's accident.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was very fond of Grace, and had expressed great concern over the young girl's accident.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Miss Thompson greeted her warmly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was very fond of Grace, and had expressed great concern over the young girl's accident.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
engage in
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Thompson greeted her warmly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was very fond of Grace, and had expressed great concern over the young girl's accident.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
an educational institution
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
schoolmatesnounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪts/
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Miss Thompson greeted her warmly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was unusual for a girl to receive so serious an injury during a game, as all rough play was strictly forbidden.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was very fond of Grace, and had expressed great concern over the young girl's accident.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Miss Thompson greeted her warmly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP It was a week before Dr. Gale pronounced Grace fit to return to school.
at the time that
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she did make her appearance, she was hailed with delight by her schoolmates and made much of.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was very fond of Grace, and had expressed great concern over the young girl's accident.
