used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If I had not come of good people I might have wanted to fight to get with good people, and that is about all college can give.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
(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 If I had not come of good people I might have wanted to fight to get with good people, and that is about all college can give.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have not the battle instinct and could never see any use in competition.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I have not the battle instinct and could never see any use in competition.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If I had not come of good people I might have wanted to fight to get with good people, and that is about all college can give.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If I had not come of good people I might have wanted to fight to get with good people, and that is about all college can give.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading I have not the battle instinct and could never see any use in competition.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have not the battle instinct and could never see any use in competition.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
divisible by two
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading If I had not come of good people I might have wanted to fight to get with good people, and that is about all college can give.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If I had not come of good people I might have wanted to fight to get with good people, and that is about all college can give.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If I had not come of good people I might have wanted to fight to get with good people, and that is about all college can give.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have not the battle instinct and could never see any use in competition.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I had not come of good people I might have wanted to fight to get with good people, and that is about all college can give.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading I have not the battle instinct and could never see any use in competition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If I had not come of good people I might have wanted to fight to get with good people, and that is about all college can give.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have not the battle instinct and could never see any use in competition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
and nothing more
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have not the battle instinct and could never see any use in competition.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
a special situation
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
the act of using
From this reading I have not the battle instinct and could never see any use in competition.
valedictoryadjectiveUS /ˌvæləˈdɪktəri/
of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading If I had not come of good people I might have wanted to fight to get with good people, and that is about all college can give.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading _Out West_ Harvard had taught me this—that I did not know a thing—not even the meaning of human life.
which person or people
From this reading Somehow I think a college education is of benefit to two classes of people only—those who desire to acquire a social position and those who want to get training in a certain subject.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If I had not come of good people I might have wanted to fight to get with good people, and that is about all college can give.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I can remember getting only one real thrill to go out in the world and do something, and that was after a sort of valedictory talk by old Doctor Grey.
