used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is all important point in a boy’s life when he enters college.
(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 It is all important point in a boy’s life when he enters college.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It is all important point in a boy’s life when he enters college.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading DANIEL’S COLLEGE LIFE.
creditablyadverbUS /ˈkredətəbli/
to a tolerably worthy extent
From this reading It is a trying ordeal, and many fail to pass through it creditably.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
DANIEL'SnounUS /ˈdænjəlz/
possessive form of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading DANIEL’S COLLEGE LIFE.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It is all important point in a boy’s life when he enters college.
at any time
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It is a trying ordeal, and many fail to pass through it creditably.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is all important point in a boy’s life when he enters college.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
of great significance or value
From this reading It is all important point in a boy’s life when he enters college.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is all important point in a boy’s life when he enters college.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is all important point in a boy’s life when he enters college.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is all important point in a boy’s life when he enters college.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading DANIEL’S COLLEGE LIFE.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is a trying ordeal, and many fail to pass through it creditably.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading It is a trying ordeal, and many fail to pass through it creditably.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
go across or through
From this reading It is a trying ordeal, and many fail to pass through it creditably.
a full supply
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is all important point in a boy’s life when he enters college.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is a trying ordeal, and many fail to pass through it creditably.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
hard to endure
From this reading It is a trying ordeal, and many fail to pass through it creditably.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He leaves home, in most cases, and, to a greater extent than ever before, he is trusted to order his own life and rely upon his own judgment.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
at the time that
From this reading It is all important point in a boy’s life when he enters college.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
which person or people
From this reading A student who has plenty of money is in greater danger of wasting his time from the enlarged opportunities of enjoyment which money can buy.
