used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
(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 Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Everywhere it caused the most intense excitement among the rising generation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
BAITverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
a youthful male person
From this reading Nearly every boy was in favor of the scheme.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Everywhere it caused the most intense excitement among the rising generation.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
classroomsnounUS /ˈklæsruːmz/
plural of “classroom” — a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
Cliffwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nearly every boy was in favor of the scheme.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere it caused the most intense excitement among the rising generation.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Everywhere it caused the most intense excitement among the rising generation.
promote over another
From this reading Nearly every boy was in favor of the scheme.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Everywhere it caused the most intense excitement among the rising generation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
grippingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
Holwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Everywhere it caused the most intense excitement among the rising generation.
intermissionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/
the act of suspending activity temporarily
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
loiteringverbUS /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “loiter” — be about
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Everywhere it caused the most intense excitement among the rising generation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly every boy was in favor of the scheme.
information about recent and important events
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
not any; not one
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Everywhere it caused the most intense excitement among the rising generation.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Nearly every boy was in favor of the scheme.
an educational institution
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
being of use or service
From this reading Parents in particular commended the plan of Mr. Holwell as a means for gripping the restless activities of the town boys, and turning them into some more useful channel than loitering about the streets at night and playing all sorts of practical jokes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
at the time that
From this reading TAKING THE BAIT When the great news concerning the boys of Cliffwood had circulated around town during the next few days it created no end of talk.
in or to any place at all
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At school it was the subject of talk wherever two or three fellows came together on the campus, or while in the classrooms during intermission.
