used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Suddenly the boys began to gather curiously around two objects upon the ground.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
a youthful male person
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Suddenly the boys began to gather curiously around two objects upon the ground.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
fencedverbUS /fenst/
past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
assemble or get together
From this reading Suddenly the boys began to gather curiously around two objects upon the ground.
a young female
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Suddenly the boys began to gather curiously around two objects upon the ground.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Joe It was recess.
Joe
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From this reading Joe It was recess.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Suddenly the boys began to gather curiously around two objects upon the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading Joe It was recess.
romped
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From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
an educational institution
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the boys began to gather curiously around two objects upon the ground.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Suddenly the boys began to gather curiously around two objects upon the ground.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Suddenly the boys began to gather curiously around two objects upon the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joe It was recess.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not less merry or boisterous were the laughter and calls of the girls, although their territory for play was limited and fenced in, to keep them from too free a communication with the rougher sex.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Study and work were forgotten, and every boy and girl romped in the sunshine, and the atmosphere around seemed to be alive with happiness.
wrennounUS /ren/
English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
wrestledverbUS /ˈresəld/
past form of “wrestle” — combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading The laughter and shouts of the boys, as they chased each other and wrestled, mingled with the song of the wren and other birds that inhabited the woods surrounding the school.
