used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Instantly the place resounded to a din, as friends met friends, and as old acquaintances were renewed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
CAMPUSnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He had ridden in the end car, and he was not prepared for what happened as the train drew to a slow stop.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading Instantly the place resounded to a din, as friends met friends, and as old acquaintances were renewed.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had ridden in the end car, and he was not prepared for what happened as the train drew to a slow stop.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had ridden in the end car, and he was not prepared for what happened as the train drew to a slow stop.
FreshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Instantly the place resounded to a din, as friends met friends, and as old acquaintances were renewed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
the act of departing
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had ridden in the end car, and he was not prepared for what happened as the train drew to a slow stop.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He had ridden in the end car, and he was not prepared for what happened as the train drew to a slow stop.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had ridden in the end car, and he was not prepared for what happened as the train drew to a slow stop.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly the place resounded to a din, as friends met friends, and as old acquaintances were renewed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
Joe
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From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
JuniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
lordlyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːrdliː/
of or befitting a lord
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
Matson
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From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Instantly the place resounded to a din, as friends met friends, and as old acquaintances were renewed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Instantly the place resounded to a din, as friends met friends, and as old acquaintances were renewed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
others
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From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Instantly the place resounded to a din, as friends met friends, and as old acquaintances were renewed.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He had ridden in the end car, and he was not prepared for what happened as the train drew to a slow stop.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Instantly the place resounded to a din, as friends met friends, and as old acquaintances were renewed.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
resounded
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From this reading Instantly the place resounded to a din, as friends met friends, and as old acquaintances were renewed.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He had ridden in the end car, and he was not prepared for what happened as the train drew to a slow stop.
SeniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He had ridden in the end car, and he was not prepared for what happened as the train drew to a slow stop.
SophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He had ridden in the end car, and he was not prepared for what happened as the train drew to a slow stop.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For from the other coaches there poured a crowd of students--many Freshmen like himself but others evidently Sophomores, and a sprinkling of Juniors and the more lordly Seniors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
create by training and teaching
From this reading ON THE CAMPUS Joe Matson gazed about him curiously as the train drew into the New Haven station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Instantly the place resounded to a din, as friends met friends, and as old acquaintances were renewed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading He wondered what his first taste of Yale life was going to be like, and he could not repress a feeling of nervousness.
