Chapter I

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

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

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

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

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

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

brought into existence

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

causing dejection

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

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From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

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From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

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From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

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From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

past form of “fend” — try to manage without help

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

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From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

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

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

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

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

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

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

a single distinct event

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

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From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

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From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

a popular brand of jeans

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

march in a procession

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

and nothing more

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

of or relating to or consisting of a quarter

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

an educational institution

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

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From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

a male human offspring

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

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

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

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

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

-ing form of “tutor” — be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

an undergraduate who is not yet a senior

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

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

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.

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

From this reading Both attended the University Medical School in Philadelphia and both were ambitious, but there the resemblance between them ended.

at the time that

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Stephen had an allowance which was not large, but which sufficed for all necessities and some luxuries; Levis had only that which he earned by tutoring, and by acting as substitute instructor, laboratory assistant, and editor of the _Students' Quarterly_.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Their acquaintance began when Stephen, wishing to win a place on the editorial board of the _Quarterly_, and conferring with Levis, had been invited by him to become a contributor to the next issue.

a late time of life

From this reading ELLEN LEVIS _A NOVEL_ BY ELSIE SINGMASTER _Author of "Katy Gaumer," "Basil Everman," etc._ On a dismal day in March, four years before Ellen Levis was born or dreamed of, the slight acquaintance of Stephen Lanfair and Edward Levis was quickened by an unpleasant incident into friendship.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Stephen, an underclassman, the only son of a physician, had been started early and well in his career, and was the youngest student; Levis, a Senior, had fended for himself and was almost the oldest.