used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
clovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did his work well.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
dullestadjectiveUS /ˈdʌləst/
superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
HarenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
Hare'snounUS /herz/
possessive form of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
participate in games or sport
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
recess-time
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From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
an educational institution
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
the season of growth
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
confined on all sides
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
very small
From this reading Tiny, himself, felt very sleepy at times, but he sat close to the fireplace in the schoolroom and studied as hard as he could, determined to get a good education.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He did his work well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
at the time that
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
which person or people
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
woodchucknounUS /ˈwʊdtʃʌk/
reddish brown North American marmot
From this reading The woodchuck, who was the dullest pupil in the language class, went to his bed of dried clover one night and forgot to wake up until spring had returned.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Miss Hare’s school was a very studious place during the fall; but when winter set in, some of the pupils began to lose interest in their work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At recess-time he would run out upon the pile of branches that surrounded the school building, and play until Miss Hare rang the bell.
