used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
(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 If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
an occurrence of something
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
gotten under control
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
make right or correct
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
EARNINGverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
how
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From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
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 EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
maximsnounUS /ˈmæksəmz/
plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
not any; not one
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
and nothing more
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
Parke
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From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
participate in games or sport
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
PRIZESnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the examination of the outside George said he was sure they contained complete outfits for the army.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
unopenedadjectiveUS /əˈnoʊpənd/
not yet opened or unsealed
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EARNING THE PRIZES As may be imagined, no time was lost in play or other occupations as long as those packages remained unopened in the case.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Mother, how can we all learn those maxims by heart when we have only one book to study from?” asked George.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
at the time that
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If this surmise was correct, what a glorious time they would have when all dressed up in suitable uniforms!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I thought of that, too, and asked father to have his secretary copy them on paper, so each of you could have a set to study,” said Mrs. Parke.
