Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

the state of being absent

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Are there any more nominations?" asked the chairman, a member of the junior class.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Are there any more nominations?" asked the chairman, a member of the junior class.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Are there any more nominations?" asked the chairman, a member of the junior class.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

From this reading "Are there any more nominations?" asked the chairman, a member of the junior class.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

carefully weighed

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

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From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

a movement into or inward

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

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From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

a first-year undergraduate

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading "Are there any more nominations?" asked the chairman, a member of the junior class.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

United States athlete who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon (born in 1930)

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "Are there any more nominations?" asked the chairman, a member of the junior class.

the courage to carry on

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Are there any more nominations?" asked the chairman, a member of the junior class.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

plural of “nomination” — the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading "Are there any more nominations?" asked the chairman, a member of the junior class.

in a noticeable manner

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

existing or coming before

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

the season of growth

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

male cat

From this reading Paul, robbed of the support of Tom Cowan's presence, was noticeably ill at ease, and for the first time appeared to be in doubt as to his election.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading AND SHOWS HIS METTLE The freshman election took place in one of the lecture rooms of Grace Hall.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

precisely as stated

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

during the time that

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

which person or people

From this reading There was a full attendance of the entering class, while the absence of sophomores was considered by those who had heard of former freshman elections at Erskine as something unnatural and of evil portent.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Fanwell Livingston was put in nomination by one of his St. Mathias friends in a speech that secured wide applause, and the nomination was duly seconded by a red-headed and very eloquent youth who, so Neil learned, was King, the captain of the St. Mathias baseball team of the preceding spring.