used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They built a bonfire and paraded about it, carrying brooms to indicate the clean sweep they had made of the game.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
ANDY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
bedtimenounUS /ˈbedtaɪm/
the time you go to bed
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
bonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading They built a bonfire and paraded about it, carrying brooms to indicate the clean sweep they had made of the game.
a youthful male person
From this reading They cheered the final touchdown and the boy who had made it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
broomsnounUS /bruːmz/
plural of “broom” — a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading They built a bonfire and paraded about it, carrying brooms to indicate the clean sweep they had made of the game.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading They built a bonfire and paraded about it, carrying brooms to indicate the clean sweep they had made of the game.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They built a bonfire and paraded about it, carrying brooms to indicate the clean sweep they had made of the game.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading They cheered the team in general, and then cheered each separate member in particular.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading They built a bonfire and paraded about it, carrying brooms to indicate the clean sweep they had made of the game.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They cheered the team in general, and then cheered each separate member in particular.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading They cheered the final touchdown and the boy who had made it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading They built a bonfire and paraded about it, carrying brooms to indicate the clean sweep they had made of the game.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading They cheered the team in general, and then cheered each separate member in particular.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They cheered the team in general, and then cheered each separate member in particular.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading They built a bonfire and paraded about it, carrying brooms to indicate the clean sweep they had made of the game.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They built a bonfire and paraded about it, carrying brooms to indicate the clean sweep they had made of the game.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They built a bonfire and paraded about it, carrying brooms to indicate the clean sweep they had made of the game.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading They cheered the team in general, and then cheered each separate member in particular.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading They built a bonfire and paraded about it, carrying brooms to indicate the clean sweep they had made of the game.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading They cheered the team in general, and then cheered each separate member in particular.
an amount of time
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
RallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading They cheered the team in general, and then cheered each separate member in particular.
SHANKSnounUS /ʃæŋks/
plural of “shank” — a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading They built a bonfire and paraded about it, carrying brooms to indicate the clean sweep they had made of the game.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading They cheered the team in general, and then cheered each separate member in particular.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They cheered the team in general, and then cheered each separate member in particular.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
touchdownnounUS /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/
a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
From this reading They cheered the final touchdown and the boy who had made it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By a special decree of Dr. Rally, the regular study period was omitted, and after supper the boys had full liberty to do as they pleased until bedtime, provided they did not stray beyond the limits of the grounds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ANDY SHANKS GETS BUSY There were great times on the campus that night.
which person or people
From this reading They cheered the final touchdown and the boy who had made it.
