used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
Andy
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
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plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
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a youthful male person
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
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chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
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the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
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pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
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don't
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
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emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
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moving swiftly
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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activities that are enjoyable or amusing
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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the act of departing
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past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “Let up, Andy Rush!” exclaimed Jerry, laughing.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading “Let up, Andy Rush!” exclaimed Jerry, laughing.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let up, Andy Rush!” exclaimed Jerry, laughing.
a large number or amount
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machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
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the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
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someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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precisely, exactly
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move hurridly
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express in words
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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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SNODGRASS
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From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
in the near future
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come to a halt, stop moving
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS ARRIVES The three chums quickened their pace and were soon at the academy, where they were greeted by a number of boy friends.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
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in or at the place that
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whoopverbUS /wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
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in the company of; together with
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the person or people being spoken to
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