used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RICHARD DOES GUARD DUTY, AND IS CAPTURED BY AN ENEMY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RICHARD DOES GUARD DUTY, AND IS CAPTURED BY AN ENEMY.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By this plan he prevented any diversion of the thoughts from the lessons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Neither did the boys know where they were going when they started.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RICHARD DOES GUARD DUTY, AND IS CAPTURED BY AN ENEMY.
CampingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading RICHARD DOES GUARD DUTY, AND IS CAPTURED BY AN ENEMY.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Neither did the boys know where they were going when they started.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading By this plan he prevented any diversion of the thoughts from the lessons.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RICHARD DOES GUARD DUTY, AND IS CAPTURED BY AN ENEMY.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading RICHARD DOES GUARD DUTY, AND IS CAPTURED BY AN ENEMY.
an opposing military force
From this reading RICHARD DOES GUARD DUTY, AND IS CAPTURED BY AN ENEMY.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By this plan he prevented any diversion of the thoughts from the lessons.
the act of departing
From this reading Neither did the boys know where they were going when they started.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading RICHARD DOES GUARD DUTY, AND IS CAPTURED BY AN ENEMY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this plan he prevented any diversion of the thoughts from the lessons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RICHARD DOES GUARD DUTY, AND IS CAPTURED BY AN ENEMY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
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 The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Neither did the boys know where they were going when they started.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading By this plan he prevented any diversion of the thoughts from the lessons.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
march in a procession
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither did the boys know where they were going when they started.
not any; not one
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By this plan he prevented any diversion of the thoughts from the lessons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
and nothing more
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading By this plan he prevented any diversion of the thoughts from the lessons.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading By this plan he prevented any diversion of the thoughts from the lessons.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD DOES GUARD DUTY, AND IS CAPTURED BY AN ENEMY.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Neither did the boys know where they were going when they started.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
carry out
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither did the boys know where they were going when they started.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this plan he prevented any diversion of the thoughts from the lessons.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading By this plan he prevented any diversion of the thoughts from the lessons.
up to a particular time
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
Tunbrook
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From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither did the boys know where they were going when they started.
at the time that
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
in or at the place that
From this reading Neither did the boys know where they were going when they started.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Camping out was a great event at Tunbrook, and the students looked forward to it with pleasant anticipations for weeks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The principal was shrewd in his policy, and no one knew when it would take place till it was announced, only a day or two before the march.
