used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Young faces wore an almost tragic expression, and back lessons were reviewed with desperate zeal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Young faces wore an almost tragic expression, and back lessons were reviewed with desperate zeal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
on or to one side
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Young faces wore an almost tragic expression, and back lessons were reviewed with desperate zeal.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
crammingverbUS /ˈkræmɪŋ/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days grew long and sunny.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Young faces wore an almost tragic expression, and back lessons were reviewed with desperate zeal.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Young faces wore an almost tragic expression, and back lessons were reviewed with desperate zeal.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Young faces wore an almost tragic expression, and back lessons were reviewed with desperate zeal.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
GolfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The days grew long and sunny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Young faces wore an almost tragic expression, and back lessons were reviewed with desperate zeal.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The days grew long and sunny.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
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From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Young faces wore an almost tragic expression, and back lessons were reviewed with desperate zeal.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The days grew long and sunny.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Young faces wore an almost tragic expression, and back lessons were reviewed with desperate zeal.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
tribulationsnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Golf, tennis, baseball and other outdoor sports were sternly put aside, and the usual season of "cramming" set in.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Roses nodded from every bush, but the pupils of Oakdale's two High Schools were far too busy to think about the beauty of the weather.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GRACE MEETS A DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER June had come, bringing with it the trials and tribulations of final examinations.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Young faces wore an almost tragic expression, and back lessons were reviewed with desperate zeal.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young faces wore an almost tragic expression, and back lessons were reviewed with desperate zeal.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Young faces wore an almost tragic expression, and back lessons were reviewed with desperate zeal.
