used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
(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 With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “He always does, until Pa chases him to bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “He always does, until Pa chases him to bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A light snow had fallen the night before, and the country was clothed with a blanket of white.
Berkley
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From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading A light snow had fallen the night before, and the country was clothed with a blanket of white.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
chasesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪsəz/
plural of “chase” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading “He always does, until Pa chases him to bed.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
Claus
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From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A light snow had fallen the night before, and the country was clothed with a blanket of white.
being joined in close association
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A light snow had fallen the night before, and the country was clothed with a blanket of white.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He always does, until Pa chases him to bed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A light snow had fallen the night before, and the country was clothed with a blanket of white.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A light snow had fallen the night before, and the country was clothed with a blanket of white.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He always does, until Pa chases him to bed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He always does, until Pa chases him to bed.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light snow had fallen the night before, and the country was clothed with a blanket of white.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
most important element
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A light snow had fallen the night before, and the country was clothed with a blanket of white.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
PanounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “He always does, until Pa chases him to bed.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
an educational institution
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
be seated
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A light snow had fallen the night before, and the country was clothed with a blanket of white.
soccernounUS /ˈsɑːkər/
a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
Tim
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From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
TomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “He always does, until Pa chases him to bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A light snow had fallen the night before, and the country was clothed with a blanket of white.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
a Caucasian
From this reading A light snow had fallen the night before, and the country was clothed with a blanket of white.
whoopsnounUS /wuːps/
plural of “whoop” — a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
From this reading With whoops of joy the boys and girls poured out of the institution of learning and started home, eager for the holiday and all the good things connected with it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Tomorrow night Tim will sit up and try to see what Santa Claus looks like,” Mac grinned, as the four boys walked down the main street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few days after the victorious soccer game with Berkley the high school closed for the Christmas vacation.
