This is the 467th most frequent Hebrew word.
התלמידים
The students.
In this sentence, "התלמידים" is used as the subject of the action, referring to a group of students who are reading.
התלמידים קראו ספר במועדון הקריאה.
The students read a book at the reading club.
Here, "התלמידים" serves as the indirect object, indicating the group being taught by the teacher.
המורה הסביר לתלמידים את החומר החדש.
The teacher explained the new material to the students.
In this usage, "התלמידים" again acts as the subject, with an emphasis on their achievement.