used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
ACCEPTSverbUS /ækˈsepts/
third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Arnold proudly reiterated that it was the best school in the country, and Toby gravely and unhesitatingly agreed.
(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 Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Passengers were “queer birds, anyway,” to quote Arnold.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Arnold proudly reiterated that it was the best school in the country, and Toby gravely and unhesitatingly agreed.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Passengers were “queer birds, anyway,” to quote Arnold.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Arnold proudly reiterated that it was the best school in the country, and Toby gravely and unhesitatingly agreed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
engrossingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Arnold proudly reiterated that it was the best school in the country, and Toby gravely and unhesitatingly agreed.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Arnold proudly reiterated that it was the best school in the country, and Toby gravely and unhesitatingly agreed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
social deportment
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Passengers were “queer birds, anyway,” to quote Arnold.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
proprietorshipnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərʃɪp/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Arnold proudly reiterated that it was the best school in the country, and Toby gravely and unhesitatingly agreed.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Passengers were “queer birds, anyway,” to quote Arnold.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading Passengers were “queer birds, anyway,” to quote Arnold.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
reiteratedverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Arnold proudly reiterated that it was the best school in the country, and Toby gravely and unhesitatingly agreed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
an educational institution
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He already felt a certain proprietorship in that institution and was every bit as ready as his chum to fight in defense of its honor and fame!
TOBYnounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
unhesitatinglyadverbUS /ənˈhezɪteɪtɪŋli/
without hesitation
From this reading Arnold proudly reiterated that it was the best school in the country, and Toby gravely and unhesitatingly agreed.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Passengers were “queer birds, anyway,” to quote Arnold.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fortunately for them, the ferry business was slack today, otherwise they would never have been able to talk all they wanted to on such an engrossing subject.
Yardley
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From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading TOBY ACCEPTS A CHALLENGE Of course Arnold was quite as pleased as Toby, and they spent the rest of that forenoon in laying glorious plans for the school year and in discussing the manners and customs of Yardley Hall.
