used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
how long something has existed
From this reading At the age of six I was sent to school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the age of six I was sent to school.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
ClassesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
ConductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
ConfuciusnounUS /kənˈfjuːʃəs/
Chinese philosopher whose ideas and sayings were collected after his death and became the basis of a philosophical doctrine known a Confucianism (circa 551-478 BC)
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
DisciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
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From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At the age of six I was sent to school.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
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 As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
MimicnounUS /ˈmɪmɪk/
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
MoraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
playmatesnounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪts/
plural of “playmate” — a companion at play
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
PlaythingsnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋz/
plural of “plaything” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
an educational institution
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading At the age of six I was sent to school.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At the age of six I was sent to school.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the age of six I was sent to school.
TunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading A Mimic School--Preparations--The School--How Classes Are Conducted--Out of Tune--A Moral Story--School Discipline--Playthings--“Knife Sense.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the age of six I was sent to school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For some time before the fall opening, I was filled with excitement and curiosity and looked forward to the day with great impatience.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading As our neighbors were few and scattered and I did not have many playmates, I wondered how I should feel on coming in contact with so many boys, most of whom were older than I. And then there was study.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had a faint idea what a learned scholar such as Confucius was, and felt as if a plunge into school a day or two would half convert me into that obscure ideal.
