used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
(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 CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
basket-ball
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From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
CABOT'SnounUS /ˈkæbəts/
possessive form of “cabot” — son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
centeringnounUS /ˈsentərɪŋ/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
else
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From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
apart from; not including
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
freshman-sophomore
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From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
hotteradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtər/
comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
the season of growth
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading CABOT'S VISIT All college days are not as exciting and as full of the unusual as those centering around the freshman-sophomore basket-ball game.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This does not mean that the girls did nothing else but study during the spring term, but it was what they concentrated most of their energy upon.
at the time that
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It took but a little while to settle down to the regular routine of recitations and hard study.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This was the time to do the best work of the year, for June was not far off, and that meant hot nights and hotter days when studying, except for an occasional examination, seemed out of the question.
