afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
Bobolinks
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From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
every person
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
and nothing more
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
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 Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
MAGAZINEnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
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 It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
a particular point in time
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
not any; not one
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
post-office
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From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
an educational institution
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
skippedverbUS /skɪpt/
inflected form of “skip” — bypass
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
carry out
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
Talmage
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From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll all be here Monday afternoon to help some more, Mrs. Talmage," promised the Blue Birds as they skipped away beside their mothers.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The children were just as eager to continue the work, but Mrs. Talmage said that nine o'clock was time to go home.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It took the Bobolinks all of that week, working every moment after school, and many of the evening hours, to finish the rest of the magazines.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading Everyone had decided that ten thousand would be enough for the first issue, for it took so long to wrap each copy that no extra time could be given to printing.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading HOW THE MAGAZINE WENT OUT Before nine o'clock that night the magazines had all been wrapped, ready for Ike to take to the post-office.
