used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The week or so succeeding the Farview game seemed like an anticlimax.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
anticlimaxnoun
a disappointing decline after a previous rise
From this reading The week or so succeeding the Farview game seemed like an anticlimax.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
BasketballnounUS /ˈbæskətbɔːl/
a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
Farview
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From this reading The week or so succeeding the Farview game seemed like an anticlimax.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The week or so succeeding the Farview game seemed like an anticlimax.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
of the present time and place
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
inclementadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) severe
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The week or so succeeding the Farview game seemed like an anticlimax.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
Ned
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From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
not any; not one
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
and nothing more
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The week or so succeeding the Farview game seemed like an anticlimax.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
by chance
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
risers
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From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
an educational institution
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The week or so succeeding the Farview game seemed like an anticlimax.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
snowfallnounUS /ˈsnoʊfɑːl/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The week or so succeeding the Farview game seemed like an anticlimax.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading The week or so succeeding the Farview game seemed like an anticlimax.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The week or so succeeding the Farview game seemed like an anticlimax.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading Basketball candidates were called the first Monday in December, and the twins held a serious conference on the question of reporting.
undisturbedly
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From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bottom had sort of dropped out of things and there was no immediate excitement to look forward to.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather became as miserable as weather possibly could, the slight snowfall that followed the rain of Thanksgiving Day lasting only long enough to be seen by the early risers.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The week or so succeeding the Farview game seemed like an anticlimax.
(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 Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Perhaps it was well that lack of events and inclement weather ruled, for Ned and a good many other boys in school were no worse for an opportunity to apply themselves undisturbedly to their studies.
