AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A premonition of impending trouble caused the teacher to hesitate.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He dropped from this reposeful attitude when the teacher appeared at the door, and took his place at her side.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He dropped from this reposeful attitude when the teacher appeared at the door, and took his place at her side.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She wished that she had kept more of the pupils behind.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
bright-eyed
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From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A premonition of impending trouble caused the teacher to hesitate.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He dropped from this reposeful attitude when the teacher appeared at the door, and took his place at her side.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He dropped from this reposeful attitude when the teacher appeared at the door, and took his place at her side.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He dropped from this reposeful attitude when the teacher appeared at the door, and took his place at her side.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading A premonition of impending trouble caused the teacher to hesitate.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading A premonition of impending trouble caused the teacher to hesitate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She wished that she had kept more of the pupils behind.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She wished that she had kept more of the pupils behind.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He dropped from this reposeful attitude when the teacher appeared at the door, and took his place at her side.
PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
premonitionnounUS /preməˈnɪʃən/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading A premonition of impending trouble caused the teacher to hesitate.
prerogativenounUS /prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv/
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading She wished that she had kept more of the pupils behind.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
reposeful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He dropped from this reposeful attitude when the teacher appeared at the door, and took his place at her side.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
school-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wished that she had kept more of the pupils behind.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He dropped from this reposeful attitude when the teacher appeared at the door, and took his place at her side.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She wished that she had kept more of the pupils behind.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He dropped from this reposeful attitude when the teacher appeared at the door, and took his place at her side.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He dropped from this reposeful attitude when the teacher appeared at the door, and took his place at her side.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading A premonition of impending trouble caused the teacher to hesitate.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
warnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Plato, bright-eyed and alert, was waiting in the school-yard until the teacher should be ready to start.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He dropped from this reposeful attitude when the teacher appeared at the door, and took his place at her side.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Having warned away several smaller children who had hung around after school as though to share his prerogative of accompanying the teacher, Plato had swung himself into the low branches of an oak at the edge of the clearing, from which he was hanging by his legs, head downward.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She wished that she had kept more of the pupils behind.
