used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
averagely
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From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
classworknoun
the part of a student's work that is done in the classroom
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
Enderly
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From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
apart from; not including
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
GlennnounUS /ɡlen/
made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962; later in United States Senate (1921-)
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
and nothing more
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Its publishers described it in their advertising as an honest and fearless description of the private life of almost any averagely intelligent college man.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
skiingnounUS /ˈskiːɪŋ/
a sport in which participants must travel on skis
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
skyrocketedverbUS /ˈskaɪrɑːkətɪd/
past form of “skyrocket” — shoot up abruptly, like a rocket
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
the season of growth
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
Weyman's
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From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
Weymans
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From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Its author was now—except for the necessity of doing some classwork if he were to graduate this year, and taking time out for being a lion—working on a second novel.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He had written only one novel, it is true, but during the past summer—the book was published in the spring—it had skyrocketed to fame.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Although Enderly was Glenn Weyman’s intimate at Yale and only a year or so older, he was a novelist of some notoriety.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The younger Weymans had been skiing most of that afternoon with their guest, Prescott Enderly.
