used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading If the girls were able to get to school by the following Monday they would be fortunate.
not being in a specified place
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
(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 This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
blizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If the girls were able to get to school by the following Monday they would be fortunate.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
ENCHANTEDadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading If the girls were able to get to school by the following Monday they would be fortunate.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading If the girls were able to get to school by the following Monday they would be fortunate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If the girls were able to get to school by the following Monday they would be fortunate.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading If the girls were able to get to school by the following Monday they would be fortunate.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
hold firmly
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the girls were able to get to school by the following Monday they would be fortunate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading If the girls were able to get to school by the following Monday they would be fortunate.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
passableadjectiveUS /ˈpæsəbəl/
able to be passed or traversed or crossed
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
an educational institution
From this reading If the girls were able to get to school by the following Monday they would be fortunate.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
snowboundadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊbaʊnd/
confined or shut in by heavy snow
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the girls were able to get to school by the following Monday they would be fortunate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the girls were able to get to school by the following Monday they would be fortunate.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This blizzard that had seized Milton in its grasp, however, forced the Board of Education to announce in the _Post_ that pupils of all grades would be excused until the streets were moderately passable.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the girls were able to get to school by the following Monday they would be fortunate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Poor people will suffer a good deal, I am afraid," Ruth said, on this very first forenoon of their being snowbound.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading None of the four had missed a day since the schools had opened in September, and from Ruth down, they did not wish to be marked as absent on their reports.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE ENCHANTED CASTLE It was plain that the streets would not be cleared _that_ day.
