used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
in actual fact
From this reading But in spite of everything the Fourth of July was actually approaching.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading But in spite of everything the Fourth of July was actually approaching.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was only days away.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in spite of everything the Fourth of July was actually approaching.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading From Christmas to Christmas is not nearly so long.
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was only days away.
dragsnounUS /dræɡz/
plural of “drag” — the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
EVER-GLORIOUS
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From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But in spite of everything the Fourth of July was actually approaching.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Christmas to Christmas is not nearly so long.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in spite of everything the Fourth of July was actually approaching.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
Julius
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From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading From Christmas to Christmas is not nearly so long.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
makersnounUS /ˈmeɪkərz/
plural of “maker” — a person who makes things
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From Christmas to Christmas is not nearly so long.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From Christmas to Christmas is not nearly so long.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only days away.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
an amount of time
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From Christmas to Christmas is not nearly so long.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But in spite of everything the Fourth of July was actually approaching.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a question that modern calendar makers should investigate, as Julius Caesar seems to have overlooked it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Christmas to Christmas is not nearly so long.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in spite of everything the Fourth of July was actually approaching.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE EVER-GLORIOUS FOURTH Probably the longest period of time that a boy is capable of comprehending is that which drags itself out between one Fourth of July and the next.
