19
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From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
highly skilled
From this reading The president and the donor had both heartily approved of Betty's scheme, and the scholarships were an accomplished fact.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
ADVENTUROUSadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The president and the donor had both heartily approved of Betty's scheme, and the scholarships were an accomplished fact.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
appointingverbUS /əˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “appoint” — create and charge with a task or function
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The president and the donor had both heartily approved of Betty's scheme, and the scholarships were an accomplished fact.
approximateverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmət/
be close or similar
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
Betty
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From this reading Betty Wales was chairman, of course.
Betty's
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From this reading The president and the donor had both heartily approved of Betty's scheme, and the scholarships were an accomplished fact.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The president and the donor had both heartily approved of Betty's scheme, and the scholarships were an accomplished fact.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
catalogueverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading Betty Wales was chairman, of course.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading 19-- did not intend that she should forget her connection with those scholarships.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Betty Wales was chairman, of course.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading 19-- did not intend that she should forget her connection with those scholarships.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
donornounUS /ˈdoʊnər/
person who makes a gift of property
From this reading The president and the donor had both heartily approved of Betty's scheme, and the scholarships were an accomplished fact.
donor'snounUS /ˈdoʊnərz/
possessive form of “donor” — person who makes a gift of property
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The president and the donor had both heartily approved of Betty's scheme, and the scholarships were an accomplished fact.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading 19-- did not intend that she should forget her connection with those scholarships.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The president and the donor had both heartily approved of Betty's scheme, and the scholarships were an accomplished fact.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading The president and the donor had both heartily approved of Betty's scheme, and the scholarships were an accomplished fact.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 19-- did not intend that she should forget her connection with those scholarships.
ten 10s
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading 19-- did not intend that she should forget her connection with those scholarships.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 19-- did not intend that she should forget her connection with those scholarships.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
preferablyadverbUS /ˈprefərəbli/
more readily or willingly
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The president and the donor had both heartily approved of Betty's scheme, and the scholarships were an accomplished fact.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The president and the donor had both heartily approved of Betty's scheme, and the scholarships were an accomplished fact.
scholarshipsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪps/
plural of “scholarship” — financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 19-- did not intend that she should forget her connection with those scholarships.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
a quantity of money
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading 19-- did not intend that she should forget her connection with those scholarships.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
the topmost one of two
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading Betty Wales was chairman, of course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS MOUNTAIN DAY "The 19-- scholarships, providing aid to the approximate sum of one hundred dollars for each of four students, preferably members of an upper class"--thus the announcement was to appear formally in the college catalogue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The president and the donor had both heartily approved of Betty's scheme, and the scholarships were an accomplished fact.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had been the donor's pleasant suggestion that 19-- should keep in perpetual touch with its gift to the college by appointing a committee to act with one from the faculty in disposing of the scholarships.
