used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
(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 It is called "king's base," and is full of all manner of complex happenings, sudden surprises, and amusing results.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading It is called "king's base," and is full of all manner of complex happenings, sudden surprises, and amusing results.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
basesnounUS /ˈbeɪsəz/
plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading A row of sidewalk trees were favorite bases.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is called "king's base," and is full of all manner of complex happenings, sudden surprises, and amusing results.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading It is called "king's base," and is full of all manner of complex happenings, sudden surprises, and amusing results.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of the boys selected a base or goal.
else
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From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
to or in any or all places
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is called "king's base," and is full of all manner of complex happenings, sudden surprises, and amusing results.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Each of the boys selected a base or goal.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
Greenbank
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From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading It is called "king's base," and is full of all manner of complex happenings, sudden surprises, and amusing results.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is called "king's base," and is full of all manner of complex happenings, sudden surprises, and amusing results.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is called "king's base," and is full of all manner of complex happenings, sudden surprises, and amusing results.
used to form the superlative
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Each of the boys selected a base or goal.
participate in games or sport
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is called "king's base," and is full of all manner of complex happenings, sudden surprises, and amusing results.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A row of sidewalk trees were favorite bases.
an educational institution
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Each of the boys selected a base or goal.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading A row of sidewalk trees were favorite bases.
SPELLING-LESSON
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From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It is called "king's base," and is full of all manner of complex happenings, sudden surprises, and amusing results.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It is called "king's base," and is full of all manner of complex happenings, sudden surprises, and amusing results.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A row of sidewalk trees were favorite bases.
a source of difficulty
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
not known
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
under normal conditions
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was at this time that they began to play that favorite game of Greenbank, which seems to be unknown almost everywhere else.
which person or people
From this reading KING'S BASE AND A SPELLING-LESSON As the three who usually gave the most trouble on the playground, as well as in school, were now in detention at every recess, the boys enjoyed greatly their play during these three days.
