used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Fannie is ready to apologize to you before your class is dismissed this afternoon."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading Fannie is ready to apologize to you before your class is dismissed this afternoon."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had explained to Fannie that she must either publicly apologize to Rosemary or be indefinitely suspended.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Fannie is ready to apologize to you before your class is dismissed this afternoon."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading GARDEN DAYS Mr. Oliver did think differently.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GARDEN DAYS Mr. Oliver did think differently.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading GARDEN DAYS Mr. Oliver did think differently.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Fannie is ready to apologize to you before your class is dismissed this afternoon."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
one or the other of two
From this reading He had explained to Fannie that she must either publicly apologize to Rosemary or be indefinitely suspended.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He had explained to Fannie that she must either publicly apologize to Rosemary or be indefinitely suspended.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
Fannie
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From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading GARDEN DAYS Mr. Oliver did think differently.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading He had explained to Fannie that she must either publicly apologize to Rosemary or be indefinitely suspended.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fannie is ready to apologize to you before your class is dismissed this afternoon."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
immediately past
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
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 "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
a form of address for a man
From this reading GARDEN DAYS Mr. Oliver did think differently.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had explained to Fannie that she must either publicly apologize to Rosemary or be indefinitely suspended.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading GARDEN DAYS Mr. Oliver did think differently.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had explained to Fannie that she must either publicly apologize to Rosemary or be indefinitely suspended.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading He had explained to Fannie that she must either publicly apologize to Rosemary or be indefinitely suspended.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Fannie is ready to apologize to you before your class is dismissed this afternoon."
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
in a serious manner
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
express in speech
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading He had explained to Fannie that she must either publicly apologize to Rosemary or be indefinitely suspended.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had explained to Fannie that she must either publicly apologize to Rosemary or be indefinitely suspended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading GARDEN DAYS Mr. Oliver did think differently.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fannie is ready to apologize to you before your class is dismissed this afternoon."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
precisely as stated
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office.
at the time that
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Rosemary," said the principal, when she appeared, "I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Fannie is ready to apologize to you before your class is dismissed this afternoon."
