used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Students were trooping back to Cascade after the Christmas holidays.
(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 He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading He felt the reverent awe of the old, gray buildings.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Students were trooping back to Cascade after the Christmas holidays.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He felt the reverent awe of the old, gray buildings.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
CascadeverbUS /kæˈskeɪd/
rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
From this reading Students were trooping back to Cascade after the Christmas holidays.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Students were trooping back to Cascade after the Christmas holidays.
classmen
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From this reading He understood, now, the feelings of the upper classmen toward the newcomers.
comradeshipnoun
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He understood, now, the feelings of the upper classmen toward the newcomers.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt the reverent awe of the old, gray buildings.
set up or found
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
frettingverbUS /ˈfretɪŋ/
inflected form of “fret” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He felt the reverent awe of the old, gray buildings.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He understood, now, the feelings of the upper classmen toward the newcomers.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Students were trooping back to Cascade after the Christmas holidays.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
Kirkland
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From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
Larry
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From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading He understood, now, the feelings of the upper classmen toward the newcomers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He understood, now, the feelings of the upper classmen toward the newcomers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He understood, now, the feelings of the upper classmen toward the newcomers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He felt the reverent awe of the old, gray buildings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
by chance
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
reverentadjectiveUS /ˈrevərənt/
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
From this reading He felt the reverent awe of the old, gray buildings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
slappingverbUS /ˈslæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
StudentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Students were trooping back to Cascade after the Christmas holidays.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Students were trooping back to Cascade after the Christmas holidays.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Students were trooping back to Cascade after the Christmas holidays.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He understood, now, the feelings of the upper classmen toward the newcomers.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
troopingverbUS /ˈtruːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading Students were trooping back to Cascade after the Christmas holidays.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood, now, the feelings of the upper classmen toward the newcomers.
the topmost one of two
From this reading He understood, now, the feelings of the upper classmen toward the newcomers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was part of it all now and he found himself shouting greetings, slapping his friends on the back and thrilling with the renewal of a comradeship that is dearer, perhaps, than any other in a man’s life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Students were trooping back to Cascade after the Christmas holidays.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Larry Kirkland, disappointed at having failed to see Helen Baldwin on the train, found himself fretting with eagerness to reach the campus.
