used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
(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 “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
in addition
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
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 “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
for the reason that
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
a youthful male person
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
class-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
desertingverbUS /ˈdezərtɪŋ/
-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
without deviation
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
ELECTINGverbUS /ɪˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “elect” — select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
to come or go into
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
brought together in one place
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
the act of departing
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
go away from a place
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
the possibility of future success
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
with speed
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
cut with a saw
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
an educational institution
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
unsatisfiedadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪd/
not having been satisfied
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELECTING A CAPTAIN It was an excited crowd of boys and girls that gathered about the steps of Parker School the next morning, for the news that Phil was going to leave before the end of the term had spread rapidly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
What's
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From this reading “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
at the time that
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
which person or people
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading “Afraid of the Mercer Academy team?” sneered the principal, who had felt it keenly that his school had not been able to win the baseball championship and now saw the unusually rosy prospect of accomplishing the feat this season vanish.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, though they waited eagerly for his appearance, that they might hear confirmation or denial from his lips, they were forced to go to their classes unsatisfied, because the boy, realizing their curiosity, purposely kept out of the way until after recitation time, and when he did enter the building, he went directly to the office of the principal instead of to his class-room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I do not know what you may have heard, Mr. Maxwell, but it is true that I intend to leave school today—and Ted will also.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What’s all this I hear about your deserting the team, Porter?” asked that official, as he motioned Phil to a chair.
