used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With Sid it was another matter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
for the reason that
From this reading Consequently, because of the evening of fun, ten o'clock saw Sid and Tom busy in their room over their books.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Consequently, because of the evening of fun, ten o'clock saw Sid and Tom busy in their room over their books.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Consequently, because of the evening of fun, ten o'clock saw Sid and Tom busy in their room over their books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, because of the evening of fun, ten o'clock saw Sid and Tom busy in their room over their books.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Consequently, because of the evening of fun, ten o'clock saw Sid and Tom busy in their room over their books.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
communicated in words
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Consequently, because of the evening of fun, ten o'clock saw Sid and Tom busy in their room over their books.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
hogverbUS /hɑːɡ/
take greedily; take more than one's share
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
a boy or man
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading With Sid it was another matter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
not able to be found
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
not any; not one
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Consequently, because of the evening of fun, ten o'clock saw Sid and Tom busy in their room over their books.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Consequently, because of the evening of fun, ten o'clock saw Sid and Tom busy in their room over their books.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
on the contrary
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Consequently, because of the evening of fun, ten o'clock saw Sid and Tom busy in their room over their books.
move hurridly
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
cut with a saw
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
Sid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Consequently, because of the evening of fun, ten o'clock saw Sid and Tom busy in their room over their books.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Consequently, because of the evening of fun, ten o'clock saw Sid and Tom busy in their room over their books.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though faithful and earnest, studying did not come easy for him, and, as he expressed it, he had to "bone away like a ground hog" to get facts and dates fixed in his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
male cat
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT PRACTICE Following the exciting scenes of the pole rush it was rather difficult for any of the lads to settle down to study that night, but for some it was a necessity, and Tom and Sid were in this number.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Sid it was another matter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Tom, by reason of missing the first week of the term, was a little behind his class, but he was a fine student, and the instructor saw that there would be no trouble for the lad in covering the lost ground.
