used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOM ON A TOUR OF DISCOVERY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Say, this is an outrage," burst out Tom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading "Sam wasn't to blame for that fight.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Say, this is an outrage," burst out Tom.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
didn't
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From this reading He didn't trip Tubby up."
the act of discovering something
From this reading TOM ON A TOUR OF DISCOVERY.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "Sam wasn't to blame for that fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Sam wasn't to blame for that fight.
set up or found
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He didn't trip Tubby up."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Say, this is an outrage," burst out Tom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
most important element
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM ON A TOUR OF DISCOVERY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOM ON A TOUR OF DISCOVERY.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Say, this is an outrage," burst out Tom.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading "Say, this is an outrage," burst out Tom.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
with speed
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
express in words
From this reading "Say, this is an outrage," burst out Tom.
an educational institution
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Say, this is an outrage," burst out Tom.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
male cat
From this reading TOM ON A TOUR OF DISCOVERY.
TOURnounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading TOM ON A TOUR OF DISCOVERY.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He didn't trip Tubby up."
TubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʌbi/
short and plump
From this reading He didn't trip Tubby up."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He didn't trip Tubby up."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
wasn't
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From this reading "Sam wasn't to blame for that fight.
at the time that
From this reading Poor Sam was removed from the gymnasium so quickly that neither Dick nor Tom had time to protest, and when they reached the main door of the school building they found it shut and locked in their faces.
