used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The _Morning Post_ said that it was disgraceful that the school authorities had allowed it to be built.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The _Morning Post_ said that it was disgraceful that the school authorities had allowed it to be built.
BACKYARDnounUS /ˈbækjɑːrd/
the grounds in back of a house
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The _Morning Post_ said that it was disgraceful that the school authorities had allowed it to be built.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The _Morning Post_ said that it was disgraceful that the school authorities had allowed it to be built.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading The _Morning Post_ said that it was disgraceful that the school authorities had allowed it to be built.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
every person
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
a young female
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The _Morning Post_ said that it was disgraceful that the school authorities had allowed it to be built.
headstrongadjectiveUS /ˈhedstrɔːŋ/
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The _Morning Post_ said that it was disgraceful that the school authorities had allowed it to be built.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The _Morning Post_ said that it was disgraceful that the school authorities had allowed it to be built.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
and nothing more
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The _Morning Post_ said that it was disgraceful that the school authorities had allowed it to be built.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
an educational institution
From this reading The _Morning Post_ said that it was disgraceful that the school authorities had allowed it to be built.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
in the near future
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
precisely as stated
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The fact remained, and the calmer people of the community admitted it, that as soon as there was any danger the boys had warned everybody out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Parents and guardians were inclined to rail against what they had previously praised the boys for doing.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading A BACKYARD CIRCUS They said afterward that the wreck of the snow castle was heard clear to the outskirts of the town.
wreckagenounUS /ˈrekədʒ/
the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
From this reading That one headstrong girl--and she, only--was caught in the wreckage, did not change the fact that the boys had been very careful.
