used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REBELLION IN THE SCHOOLROOM.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was a very neat dress, and most of the boys were pleased with it.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
DorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
put on clothes
From this reading It was a very neat dress, and most of the boys were pleased with it.
to come or go into
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A REBELLION IN THE SCHOOLROOM.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
the literary culture
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
monogramnounUS /ˈmɑːnəɡræm/
a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a very neat dress, and most of the boys were pleased with it.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading It was a very neat dress, and most of the boys were pleased with it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
nickel-plated
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From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
oarsmannounUS /ˈɔːrzmən/
someone who rows a boat
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It was a very neat dress, and most of the boys were pleased with it.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
REBELLIONnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading A REBELLION IN THE SCHOOLROOM.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
an educational institution
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
SCHOOLROOMnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading A REBELLION IN THE SCHOOLROOM.
do one's shopping
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REBELLION IN THE SCHOOLROOM.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very neat dress, and most of the boys were pleased with it.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It consisted of a sack, pants, and vest of blue flannel, and a cap on which was a monogram of the letters B. H. I. S. The buttons on the coat and cap were plain and nickel-plated, as was the monogram.
Winooski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning the students were provided with the new uniform, if so simple a suit could be dignified by such a title.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where is your uniform, Life?" asked Dory of the strike oarsman of the Winooski, as they were about to enter the school and shop building.
