used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wallace Umstead, the Mizpah student-instructor in gymnastics, was now general secretary of the Zenith Y. M. C. A.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
boobnounUS /buːb/
an ignorant or foolish person
From this reading “He’s a boob.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Husky but no finesse and culture.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Wallace Umstead, the Mizpah student-instructor in gymnastics, was now general secretary of the Zenith Y. M. C. A.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can pass him up,” Elmer decided.
classmatesnounUS /ˈklæsmeɪts/
plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading “Husky but no finesse and culture.
recognizable; marked
From this reading We can pass him up,” Elmer decided.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
Elmer
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From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
finessenounUS /fɪˈnes/
subtly skillful handling of a situation
From this reading “Husky but no finesse and culture.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Wallace Umstead, the Mizpah student-instructor in gymnastics, was now general secretary of the Zenith Y. M. C. A.
gymnasticsnounUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
From this reading Wallace Umstead, the Mizpah student-instructor in gymnastics, was now general secretary of the Zenith Y. M. C. A.
He's
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From this reading “He’s a boob.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We can pass him up,” Elmer decided.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
HuskyadjectiveUS /ˈhʌski/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading “Husky but no finesse and culture.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Wallace Umstead, the Mizpah student-instructor in gymnastics, was now general secretary of the Zenith Y. M. C. A.
Mizpah
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From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
not any; not one
From this reading “Husky but no finesse and culture.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Wallace Umstead, the Mizpah student-instructor in gymnastics, was now general secretary of the Zenith Y. M. C. A.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
go across or through
From this reading We can pass him up,” Elmer decided.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Wallace Umstead, the Mizpah student-instructor in gymnastics, was now general secretary of the Zenith Y. M. C. A.
SeminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
student-instructor
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From this reading Wallace Umstead, the Mizpah student-instructor in gymnastics, was now general secretary of the Zenith Y. M. C. A.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
a special situation
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
Umstead
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From this reading Wallace Umstead, the Mizpah student-instructor in gymnastics, was now general secretary of the Zenith Y. M. C. A.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We can pass him up,” Elmer decided.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading Wallace Umstead, the Mizpah student-instructor in gymnastics, was now general secretary of the Zenith Y. M. C. A.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We can pass him up,” Elmer decided.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading Wallace Umstead, the Mizpah student-instructor in gymnastics, was now general secretary of the Zenith Y. M. C. A.
ZenithnounUS /ˈziːnəθ/
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading I IT was during his inquiry about clerical allies and rivals—they were the same thing—that Elmer learned that two of his classmates at Mizpah Seminary were stationed in Zenith.
