used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
a youthful male person
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
immediately past
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
and nothing more
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
percentagesnounUS /pərˈsentɪdʒɪz/
plural of “percentage” — a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
an educational institution
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
sycophanticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Though the choice lay between two only, there was a general interest felt in the result of the competition.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
which person or people
From this reading Ben was the favorite, though Sam had a few followers--generally sycophantic boys who had a respect for wealth, or had favors to ask of him.
WinsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading Ben Wins at School Every boy was in his seat the next morning at the opening of school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have not only ascertained who are entitled to the two prizes, but I have made a list of the ten highest scholars, with their percentages.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Boys," said the principal, "I sat up till twelve o'clock last evening, examining your papers.
