used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
acrosticnoun
a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across
From this reading "Who will tell me what an acrostic is?"
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Who will tell me what an acrostic is?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
arm-chair
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From this reading Mr. Burrows drew out his arm-chair from behind the desk, and sat down for a chat.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
on or to one side
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Mr. Burrows drew out his arm-chair from behind the desk, and sat down for a chat.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
BurrowsnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “burrow” — a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Mr. Burrows drew out his arm-chair from behind the desk, and sat down for a chat.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Mr. Burrows drew out his arm-chair from behind the desk, and sat down for a chat.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Burrows drew out his arm-chair from behind the desk, and sat down for a chat.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Mr. Burrows drew out his arm-chair from behind the desk, and sat down for a chat.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Burrows drew out his arm-chair from behind the desk, and sat down for a chat.
brought together in one place
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Burrows drew out his arm-chair from behind the desk, and sat down for a chat.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us."
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who will tell me what an acrostic is?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Who will tell me what an acrostic is?"
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Burrows drew out his arm-chair from behind the desk, and sat down for a chat.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
express in words
From this reading "Who will tell me what an acrostic is?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Who will tell me what an acrostic is?"
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Books were hurriedly gathered and piled in their places, and the boys sat up with folded arms, ready for whatever their teacher had to offer.
which person or people
From this reading "Who will tell me what an acrostic is?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Who will tell me what an acrostic is?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Boys," said Mr. Burrows, one Monday afternoon, "you may lay aside your books; I want to have a talk with you."
