used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
apologeticallyadverbUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkliː/
in an apologetic manner
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
on or to one side
From this reading When he had spoken modestly of his lack of experience the fellows had waved the thing aside as of no consequence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But none of the group on the island had seemed to doubt for a moment that Kendall would ultimately succeed to the position of editor-in-chief!
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
a state at a particular time
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When he had spoken modestly of his lack of experience the fellows had waved the thing aside as of no consequence.
the act of discovering something
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But none of the group on the island had seemed to doubt for a moment that Kendall would ultimately succeed to the position of editor-in-chief!
editor-in-chief
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From this reading But none of the group on the island had seemed to doubt for a moment that Kendall would ultimately succeed to the position of editor-in-chief!
editorshipnounUS /ˈedətərʃɪp/
the position of editor
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
EXACTSverbUS /ɪɡˈzækts/
third-person singular of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading When he had spoken modestly of his lack of experience the fellows had waved the thing aside as of no consequence.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading When he had spoken modestly of his lack of experience the fellows had waved the thing aside as of no consequence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading But none of the group on the island had seemed to doubt for a moment that Kendall would ultimately succeed to the position of editor-in-chief!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But none of the group on the island had seemed to doubt for a moment that Kendall would ultimately succeed to the position of editor-in-chief!
and nothing more
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
KIRKnounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading When he had spoken modestly of his lack of experience the fellows had waved the thing aside as of no consequence.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading When he had spoken modestly of his lack of experience the fellows had waved the thing aside as of no consequence.
a particular point in time
From this reading But none of the group on the island had seemed to doubt for a moment that Kendall would ultimately succeed to the position of editor-in-chief!
not any; not one
From this reading When he had spoken modestly of his lack of experience the fellows had waved the thing aside as of no consequence.
not one, and not any
From this reading But none of the group on the island had seemed to doubt for a moment that Kendall would ultimately succeed to the position of editor-in-chief!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But none of the group on the island had seemed to doubt for a moment that Kendall would ultimately succeed to the position of editor-in-chief!
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
make a promise or commitment
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
Scholiastnoun
a scholar who writes explanatory notes on an author (especially an ancient commentator on a classical author)
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
an educational institution
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But none of the group on the island had seemed to doubt for a moment that Kendall would ultimately succeed to the position of editor-in-chief!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading When he had spoken modestly of his lack of experience the fellows had waved the thing aside as of no consequence.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But none of the group on the island had seemed to doubt for a moment that Kendall would ultimately succeed to the position of editor-in-chief!
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
a special situation
From this reading When he had spoken modestly of his lack of experience the fellows had waved the thing aside as of no consequence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KIRK EXACTS A PROMISE Kendall returned to his room a half hour before supper time in a condition of mental amazement.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading But none of the group on the island had seemed to doubt for a moment that Kendall would ultimately succeed to the position of editor-in-chief!
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading When he had spoken modestly of his lack of experience the fellows had waved the thing aside as of no consequence.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had practically agreed to “go out” for the _Scholiast_ after Christmas recess and had made the startling discovery that an editorship on the school weekly was just what he wanted!
at the time that
From this reading When he had spoken modestly of his lack of experience the fellows had waved the thing aside as of no consequence.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Whitehall had kindly and almost apologetically explained that at first, “just for a while, you know,” Kendall would have to do reporting so as to learn the ropes.
