used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
AdministrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
AdmittedlyadverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪdli/
as acknowledged
From this reading Admittedly, some of his remarks had been a trifle raw.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Admittedly, some of his remarks had been a trifle raw.
Bronstein
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From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
deannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
expoundverbUS /ɪkˈspaʊnd/
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
set up or found
From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Norman was wondering why he had let himself go.
Gunnison
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From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Norman was wondering why he had let himself go.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
Harold
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From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But Norman was wondering why he had let himself go.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
the force of workers available
From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading But Norman was wondering why he had let himself go.
a brief written record
From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Back at the office he found a note from Harold Gunnison, the dean of men, asking for an interview.
and nothing more
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
others
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From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
quadranglenoun
a four-sided polygon
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Admittedly, some of his remarks had been a trifle raw.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Admittedly, some of his remarks had been a trifle raw.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
not in physical motion
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
taggingverbUS /ˈtæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tag” — attach a tag or label to
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Having the next hour free, he set out across the quadrangle for the Administration Building, Bronstein still tagging along to expound some interesting theory of his own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Admittedly, some of his remarks had been a trifle raw.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But Norman was wondering why he had let himself go.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he was left feeling irritated with himself, and only half listened to the enthusiastic comments and questions of Bronstein and a couple of others.
showing curiosity
From this reading But Norman was wondering why he had let himself go.
