used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading RICHARD LEARNS THE MEANING OF RIGHT ABOUT FACE.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
alphabetnounUS /ˈælfəbet/
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The apartment to which Richard was shown was called "Barrack B."
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading The apartment to which Richard was shown was called "Barrack B."
BarracknounUS /ˈbærək/
a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading The apartment to which Richard was shown was called "Barrack B."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
bedsteads
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From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The apartment to which Richard was shown was called "Barrack B."
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
gotten under control
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
wanted intensely
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading RICHARD LEARNS THE MEANING OF RIGHT ABOUT FACE.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading RICHARD LEARNS THE MEANING OF RIGHT ABOUT FACE.
the literary culture
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading RICHARD LEARNS THE MEANING OF RIGHT ABOUT FACE.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
not any; not one
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RICHARD LEARNS THE MEANING OF RIGHT ABOUT FACE.
omittingverbUS /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD LEARNS THE MEANING OF RIGHT ABOUT FACE.
precisely, exactly
From this reading RICHARD LEARNS THE MEANING OF RIGHT ABOUT FACE.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The apartment to which Richard was shown was called "Barrack B."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RICHARD LEARNS THE MEANING OF RIGHT ABOUT FACE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The apartment to which Richard was shown was called "Barrack B."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The apartment to which Richard was shown was called "Barrack B."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were ten rooms of this kind, known by the first ten letters of the alphabet, omitting J. Each barrack contained twenty narrow iron bedsteads, and no two boys were allowed to occupy the same bed.
at the time that
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The apartment to which Richard was shown was called "Barrack B."
which person or people
From this reading At the head of each barrack, there was an alcove large enough to contain the bed of the assistant teacher, who had charge of the pupils in the room.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This apartment of the instructor was screened from the view of the boys by a curtain, so that he could see without being seen, when he desired to do so.
