used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW FACE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
brought into existence
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
CLAYBURY
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From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
permission to do something
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
distinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
divisible by two
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading His success exceeded his most sanguine hopes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A NEW FACE.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His success exceeded his most sanguine hopes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
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 CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His success exceeded his most sanguine hopes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW FACE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading His success exceeded his most sanguine hopes.
scholarshipsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪps/
plural of “scholarship” — financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
an educational institution
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His success exceeded his most sanguine hopes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
Walthew
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From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
Walthew's
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From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading CLAYBURY SCHOOL was richly endowed, and had many valuable scholarships open to candidates born within a certain radius of its walls.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He won two of the best, and even without further help from Mr. Walthew, might work on for three more years, and, he trusted, win further distinctions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
a late time of life
From this reading It had been Mark Walthew's desire to win one of these, believing that if he succeeded his father would consent to his continuing his studies after the allotted three years.
