used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
an established custom
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading I wonder what you will do with these holiday hours?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wonder what you will do with these holiday hours?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading You must _learn to see_.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
an educational institution
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I wonder what you will do with these holiday hours?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I wonder what you will do with these holiday hours?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading School is nearly over now, and during the weeks that lie before you there will be many hours which you children can call your own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I wonder what you will do with these holiday hours?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder what you will do with these holiday hours?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This world is full of things that are beautiful and interesting, things that do not cost money, that can be had for the seeing.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A BAD HABIT In fact, if you are to see any of the things that are really worth seeing, you must study the art of using your eyes.
