used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON Myron's connection with Parkinson School began inauspiciously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
coachedverbUS /koʊtʃt/
past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
compulsoryadjectiveUS /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
required by rule
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON Myron's connection with Parkinson School began inauspiciously.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
didn't
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From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
the act of discovering something
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
dishearteningadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
eleventh-hour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
to come or go into
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
set up or found
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
GRIDIRONnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON Myron's connection with Parkinson School began inauspiciously.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
inauspiciouslyadverb
in an inauspicious manner
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON Myron's connection with Parkinson School began inauspiciously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
Myron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
Myron's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON Myron's connection with Parkinson School began inauspiciously.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON Myron's connection with Parkinson School began inauspiciously.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
ParkinsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrkɪnsən/
English surgeon (1755-1824)
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON Myron's connection with Parkinson School began inauspiciously.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
an educational institution
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON Myron's connection with Parkinson School began inauspiciously.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
carry out
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON Myron's connection with Parkinson School began inauspiciously.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
third-yearadjective
used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college
From this reading That was disheartening, for Myron had coached on Latin during the summer and been pronounced fit for the third-year class at Parkinson or any other preparatory school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
unconcernnounUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrn/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There Mr. Morgan, assistant to the Principal, reminded him that attendance at chapel was compulsory and then announced that there appeared to be some doubt that he could enter the second class owing to the fact that his Latin was not up to the requirements.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After an eleventh-hour effort to get his studies scheduled, and the discovery that he was required to take two courses he didn't want to take and to omit one that he did, a summons came to him to visit the Office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON Myron's connection with Parkinson School began inauspiciously.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday he would have received the announcement with unconcern, but today, since the arrival of that disappointing telegram, he found cause in it for real alarm.
