used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY AT SCHOOL.
how long something has existed
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His eyes were as round as the rather sparsely-located buttons on his shirt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DAY AT SCHOOL.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading His eyes were as round as the rather sparsely-located buttons on his shirt.
cherubicadjectiveUS /tʃərˈuːbɪk/
having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY AT SCHOOL.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
at any time
From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were as round as the rather sparsely-located buttons on his shirt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In the front seat of the Wallace school sat Mannel Rodd.
Gordon
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From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes were as round as the rather sparsely-located buttons on his shirt.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the front seat of the Wallace school sat Mannel Rodd.
Mannel
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From this reading In the front seat of the Wallace school sat Mannel Rodd.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
Nell
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From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the front seat of the Wallace school sat Mannel Rodd.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His eyes were as round as the rather sparsely-located buttons on his shirt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
on the contrary
From this reading His eyes were as round as the rather sparsely-located buttons on his shirt.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
Rodd
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From this reading In the front seat of the Wallace school sat Mannel Rodd.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His eyes were as round as the rather sparsely-located buttons on his shirt.
roundest
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From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the front seat of the Wallace school sat Mannel Rodd.
an educational institution
From this reading A DAY AT SCHOOL.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading In the front seat of the Wallace school sat Mannel Rodd.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading His eyes were as round as the rather sparsely-located buttons on his shirt.
sparsely-located
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From this reading His eyes were as round as the rather sparsely-located buttons on his shirt.
not in physical motion
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the front seat of the Wallace school sat Mannel Rodd.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading In the front seat of the Wallace school sat Mannel Rodd.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nell Gordon declared that he was the roundest object she had ever seen in human form.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were as round as the rather sparsely-located buttons on his shirt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though he had arrived at the mature age of five, he still retained that cherubic appearance which one sees in the paintings of old masters.
