used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I Form the very start the fifth grade was a disappointment.
(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 Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
awe-stricken
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From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All this had been changed by the reorganization.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All this had been changed by the reorganization.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading All this had been changed by the reorganization.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading I Form the very start the fifth grade was a disappointment.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading I Form the very start the fifth grade was a disappointment.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I Form the very start the fifth grade was a disappointment.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading I Form the very start the fifth grade was a disappointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Form the very start the fifth grade was a disappointment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
Keith
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From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
olympiansnounUS /oʊˈlɪmpiənz/
plural of “olympian” — an athlete who participates in the Olympic games
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
on one occasion
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
and nothing more
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
reorganizationnounUS /ˌriːɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
From this reading All this had been changed by the reorganization.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
reveredadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɪrd/
profoundly honored
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
an educational institution
From this reading It was then the top of the school.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I Form the very start the fifth grade was a disappointment.
tarrying
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From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Form the very start the fifth grade was a disappointment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was then the top of the school.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this had been changed by the reorganization.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
the upper part of anything
From this reading It was then the top of the school.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
precisely as stated
From this reading I Form the very start the fifth grade was a disappointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I Form the very start the fifth grade was a disappointment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
in or at the place that
From this reading Its pupils were revered seniors--olympians tarrying momentarily among ordinary mortals before they took flight for the exalted regions where they really belonged.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
yearningsnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋz/
plural of “yearning” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Once Keith, like all the rest of the smaller boys, had looked up to it with awe-stricken yearnings as to a peak that only a few fortunate few could hope to climb.
