used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
eagerly desirous
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
BuckeyenounUS /ˈbʌkaɪ/
the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
set up or found
From this reading Buckeye Lane was proud of Sylvia and glad that the old professor found college possible for her.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Buckeye Lane was proud of Sylvia and glad that the old professor found college possible for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Buckeye Lane was proud of Sylvia and glad that the old professor found college possible for her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
Kelton
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From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
a narrow way or road
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Buckeye Lane was proud of Sylvia and glad that the old professor found college possible for her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Buckeye Lane was proud of Sylvia and glad that the old professor found college possible for her.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Buckeye Lane was proud of Sylvia and glad that the old professor found college possible for her.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
SYLVIA
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From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
WAUPEGAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
at the time that
From this reading When it became known that she was preparing for college all the Buckeye Lane folk were anxious to help.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It had been a busy winter for Sylvia, though in all ways a happy one.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Professor Kelton would not trust his own powers too far and he availed himself of the offers of members of the faculty to tutor Sylvia in their several branches.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading SYLVIA AT LAKE WAUPEGAN The snow lay late the next year on the Madison campus.
