used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only a few lads were outside, and they took but little interest in the newcomers.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Looks like it,” answered Pepper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
CheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only a few lads were outside, and they took but little interest in the newcomers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading “Hullo, what’s this, a frost?” queried Jack.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hullo, what’s this, a frost?” queried Jack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Only a few lads were outside, and they took but little interest in the newcomers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Looks like it,” answered Pepper.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Hullo, what’s this, a frost?” queried Jack.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Only a few lads were outside, and they took but little interest in the newcomers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Looks like it,” answered Pepper.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Only a few lads were outside, and they took but little interest in the newcomers.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Looks like it,” answered Pepper.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading Only a few lads were outside, and they took but little interest in the newcomers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a few lads were outside, and they took but little interest in the newcomers.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Only a few lads were outside, and they took but little interest in the newcomers.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading “Looks like it,” answered Pepper.
Pornell
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From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
Putnam
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From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “Hullo, what’s this, a frost?” queried Jack.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
possessing sweep
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cheering loudly and blowing their horns, the cadets of Putnam Hall swept into the grounds of Pornell Academy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Only a few lads were outside, and they took but little interest in the newcomers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They expected the students of the rival academy to be lined up, waiting for them, but in this they were disappointed.
what's
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From this reading “Hullo, what’s this, a frost?” queried Jack.
