used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Ronald came marching into the house one afternoon, fresh from school, repeating the words:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Nothing else was talked much about, even by the boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nothing else was talked much about, even by the boys.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ronald came marching into the house one afternoon, fresh from school, repeating the words:
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
countersignnoun
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
in a serious manner
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
else
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From this reading Nothing else was talked much about, even by the boys.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
divisible by two
From this reading Nothing else was talked much about, even by the boys.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Ronald came marching into the house one afternoon, fresh from school, repeating the words:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ronald came marching into the house one afternoon, fresh from school, repeating the words:
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ronald came marching into the house one afternoon, fresh from school, repeating the words:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ronald came marching into the house one afternoon, fresh from school, repeating the words:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
engage in
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Ronald came marching into the house one afternoon, fresh from school, repeating the words:
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nothing else was talked much about, even by the boys.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing else was talked much about, even by the boys.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ronald came marching into the house one afternoon, fresh from school, repeating the words:
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Ronald came marching into the house one afternoon, fresh from school, repeating the words:
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
Ronald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ronald came marching into the house one afternoon, fresh from school, repeating the words:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
scholar'snounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
possessive form of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
an educational institution
From this reading Ronald came marching into the house one afternoon, fresh from school, repeating the words:
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
carry out
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Nothing else was talked much about, even by the boys.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
Upton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Step by step—step by step—step by step;” adding, “that’s our countersign, mother—the scholar’s countersign; Mr. Upton gave it to us to-day.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The academy term was now about to close, and the students were quite earnestly engaged in reviewing studies, preparatory to the approaching examination.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Ronald came marching into the house one afternoon, fresh from school, repeating the words:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “I thought a countersign was something to be kept private in the camp; but you seem to take considerable pains to make yours public,” said Mrs. Page.
