used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading To facilitate acquaintance the Professor took the boy for a walk.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After ten minutes’ silence the youth ventured: “Fine day, Professor.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
a youthful male person
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
criticiseverb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After ten minutes’ silence the youth ventured: “Fine day, Professor.”
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
a movement into or inward
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
facilitateverbUS /fəˈsɪləteɪt/
make easier
From this reading To facilitate acquaintance the Professor took the boy for a walk.
far-away
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From this reading “Yes,” with a far-away look.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading After ten minutes’ silence the youth ventured: “Fine day, Professor.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To facilitate acquaintance the Professor took the boy for a walk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Yes,” with a far-away look.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After ten minutes’ silence the youth ventured: “Fine day, Professor.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading After ten minutes’ silence the youth ventured: “Fine day, Professor.”
express in words
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading After ten minutes’ silence the youth ventured: “Fine day, Professor.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To facilitate acquaintance the Professor took the boy for a walk.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading After ten minutes’ silence the youth ventured: “Fine day, Professor.”
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading To facilitate acquaintance the Professor took the boy for a walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading * * * * * Before the President of a certain Western college had attained his present high position, a boy entering college was recommended to his consideration.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Yes,” with a far-away look.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” with a far-away look.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Try to draw the boy out, Professor; criticise him, and tell us what you think,” the parents said.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading After ten minutes’ silence the youth ventured: “Fine day, Professor.”
