Pell Grant. DEFINITION of 'Pell Grant '. A program that awards money to eligible undergraduate and, in certain situations, post-baccalaureate students. Unlike other Federal financial aid, the The Federal Pell Grant Program does not need to be repaid.
The phrase is sign of the times. It means a particular behavior, activity, or event is common for the year, decade, or a period of time. For examples: With high unemployment, its a sign of the times to see middle class families in line for food assistance.
I am confused about the article usage in the phrase time of (the) day. From my research, I understand that time of day (day with the zero article) is more common and probably more idiomatic. It's also a part of an idiom not give somebody the time of day. But I'm interested in its more literal usage and sense.