used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
anew
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mike always was late for breakfast in the holidays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was late, as usual.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
brought together in one place
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
JACKSONnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading But he was late, as usual.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
paeannounUS /ˈpiːən/
a formal expression of praise
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
an educational institution
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But he was late, as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Mike had been in time for breakfast that morning he might have gathered from the expression on his father’s face, as Mr. Jackson opened the envelope containing his school report and read the contents, that the document in question was not exactly a paean of praise from beginning to end.
a late time of life
From this reading JACKSON MAKES UP HIS MIND Two years have elapsed and Mike is home again for the Easter holidays.
