used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The night-school was drawing to a close.
ALEXANDERnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading C.F. ALEXANDER.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The attendance had been good, and the room looked cheerful.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The attendance had been good, and the room looked cheerful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The attendance had been good, and the room looked cheerful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading C.F. ALEXANDER.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The attendance had been good, and the room looked cheerful.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The night-school was drawing to a close.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The night-school was drawing to a close.
at any time
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading C.F. ALEXANDER.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
made afraid
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The attendance had been good, and the room looked cheerful.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
grown-up
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From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The attendance had been good, and the room looked cheerful.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
How
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From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
a unit of instruction
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The attendance had been good, and the room looked cheerful.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
the force of workers available
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
night-school
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From this reading The night-school was drawing to a close.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The attendance had been good, and the room looked cheerful.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
they're
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From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night-school was drawing to a close.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night-school was drawing to a close.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
which person or people
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "There are birds out on the bushes, In the meadows lies the lamb, How I wonder if they're ever Half as frightened as I am?"
zealouslyadverbUS /ˈziːləsli/
in a zealous manner
From this reading In one corner the Rector was teaching a group of grown-up men, who (better late than never) were zealously learning to read; in another the schoolmaster was flourishing his stick before a map as he concluded his lesson in geography.
