used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
lacking funds
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CALL TO THE DIAMOND---FRED SCHEMES Recess!
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE CALL TO THE DIAMOND---FRED SCHEMES Recess!
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
filesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
FRED
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From this reading THE CALL TO THE DIAMOND---FRED SCHEMES Recess!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
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 As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
others
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From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading This was what the bulletin proclaimed:
with speed
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
RecessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading THE CALL TO THE DIAMOND---FRED SCHEMES Recess!
rhythmicallyadverbUS /ˈrɪðmɪkli/
in a rhythmic manner
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
move hurridly
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
SCHEMESnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading THE CALL TO THE DIAMOND---FRED SCHEMES Recess!
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CALL TO THE DIAMOND---FRED SCHEMES Recess!
from that place or that time
From this reading As the long lines filed rhythmically down from the second floor, thence to the basement, the leaders of the files quickly discovered something new posted on the bulletin board near the boys' locker rooms.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was what the bulletin proclaimed:
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CALL TO THE DIAMOND---FRED SCHEMES Recess!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was what the bulletin proclaimed:
which person or people
From this reading As quickly as the files broke, there was such a rush to see the new bulletin that those who got the best places had to read aloud to others.
