used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
(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 Perhaps you know all about the Riddle Club, but if you don’t, a few words will introduce you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been Polly Marley’s idea--this club--and she was the president.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
clubroomnoun
a room used for the activities of a club
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
don't
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From this reading Perhaps you know all about the Riddle Club, but if you don’t, a few words will introduce you.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Perhaps you know all about the Riddle Club, but if you don’t, a few words will introduce you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
the act of departing
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It had been Polly Marley’s idea--this club--and she was the president.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps you know all about the Riddle Club, but if you don’t, a few words will introduce you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Perhaps you know all about the Riddle Club, but if you don’t, a few words will introduce you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been Polly Marley’s idea--this club--and she was the president.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Perhaps you know all about the Riddle Club, but if you don’t, a few words will introduce you.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
Marley's
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From this reading It had been Polly Marley’s idea--this club--and she was the president.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
not any; not one
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
an organization to gain political power
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being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
by chance
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plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
participate in games or sport
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
Polly
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From this reading It had been Polly Marley’s idea--this club--and she was the president.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading It had been Polly Marley’s idea--this club--and she was the president.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
RiddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
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an educational institution
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been Polly Marley’s idea--this club--and she was the president.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had been Polly Marley’s idea--this club--and she was the president.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
except if; if not
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
precisely as stated
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desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PARTY PLANS The Riddle Club were very strict about not using their clubroom for any purpose other than club meetings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But no matter what they did, or what they wanted to play, unless they had a meeting of their Riddle Club on hand, the clubroom was left in perfect order and kept locked.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Perhaps you know all about the Riddle Club, but if you don’t, a few words will introduce you.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Perhaps you know all about the Riddle Club, but if you don’t, a few words will introduce you.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The six members were practically inseparable, going to school together, playing and working together most of the time outside of school.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Perhaps you know all about the Riddle Club, but if you don’t, a few words will introduce you.
