used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading NED NOON MAKES AN OFFER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
for the reason that
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On the other hand, there is more or less friendliness between juniors and freshmen.
chummyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌmi/
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
Danny
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From this reading What Danny had said to Frank set the latter to thinking.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading What Danny had said to Frank set the latter to thinking.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
freshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading On the other hand, there is more or less friendliness between juniors and freshmen.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What Danny had said to Frank set the latter to thinking.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, there is more or less friendliness between juniors and freshmen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
Hodge
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From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
juniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading On the other hand, there is more or less friendliness between juniors and freshmen.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading What Danny had said to Frank set the latter to thinking.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading On the other hand, there is more or less friendliness between juniors and freshmen.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading NED NOON MAKES AN OFFER.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
Merriwell
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From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the other hand, there is more or less friendliness between juniors and freshmen.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
NED
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From this reading NED NOON MAKES AN OFFER.
the middle of the day
From this reading NED NOON MAKES AN OFFER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading NED NOON MAKES AN OFFER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, there is more or less friendliness between juniors and freshmen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the other hand, there is more or less friendliness between juniors and freshmen.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, there is more or less friendliness between juniors and freshmen.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading What Danny had said to Frank set the latter to thinking.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading What Danny had said to Frank set the latter to thinking.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
sophnoun
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What Danny had said to Frank set the latter to thinking.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the other hand, there is more or less friendliness between juniors and freshmen.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading What Danny had said to Frank set the latter to thinking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What Danny had said to Frank set the latter to thinking.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Danny had said to Frank set the latter to thinking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Up to that time he had not been aware that any of his friends were kicking because of his being chummy with Hodge.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Merriwell been a sophomore and Hodge a freshman the situation would have been altered materially, for sophomores and freshmen are natural enemies, and it is regarded as a crime for a soph to be chummy with a fresh.
