used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
adjournverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrn/
close at the end of a session
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He bowed awkwardly to each of the professors, advanced to the center of the room and stood there as if embarrassed.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a brief consultation the board invited Lattiser to appear and state his business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After a brief consultation the board invited Lattiser to appear and state his business.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He bowed awkwardly to each of the professors, advanced to the center of the room and stood there as if embarrassed.
AthleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading The meeting of the Board of Athletic Control of Cascade College had been uneventful.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading He bowed awkwardly to each of the professors, advanced to the center of the room and stood there as if embarrassed.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The meeting of the Board of Athletic Control of Cascade College had been uneventful.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The meeting of the Board of Athletic Control of Cascade College had been uneventful.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading He bowed awkwardly to each of the professors, advanced to the center of the room and stood there as if embarrassed.
of short duration or distance
From this reading After a brief consultation the board invited Lattiser to appear and state his business.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
CascadeverbUS /kæˈskeɪd/
rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
From this reading The meeting of the Board of Athletic Control of Cascade College had been uneventful.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading He bowed awkwardly to each of the professors, advanced to the center of the room and stood there as if embarrassed.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The meeting of the Board of Athletic Control of Cascade College had been uneventful.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading After a brief consultation the board invited Lattiser to appear and state his business.
power to direct or determine
From this reading The meeting of the Board of Athletic Control of Cascade College had been uneventful.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He bowed awkwardly to each of the professors, advanced to the center of the room and stood there as if embarrassed.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading He bowed awkwardly to each of the professors, advanced to the center of the room and stood there as if embarrassed.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The meeting of the Board of Athletic Control of Cascade College had been uneventful.
Haxton
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From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a brief consultation the board invited Lattiser to appear and state his business.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He bowed awkwardly to each of the professors, advanced to the center of the room and stood there as if embarrassed.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
impressive-looking
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From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
informallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməli/
without formality
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading After a brief consultation the board invited Lattiser to appear and state his business.
Lattiser
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From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting of the Board of Athletic Control of Cascade College had been uneventful.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The meeting of the Board of Athletic Control of Cascade College had been uneventful.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
owl-like
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From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
PawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading He bowed awkwardly to each of the professors, advanced to the center of the room and stood there as if embarrassed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
rimsnounUS /rɪmz/
plural of “rim” — the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He bowed awkwardly to each of the professors, advanced to the center of the room and stood there as if embarrassed.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After a brief consultation the board invited Lattiser to appear and state his business.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He bowed awkwardly to each of the professors, advanced to the center of the room and stood there as if embarrassed.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The meeting of the Board of Athletic Control of Cascade College had been uneventful.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He bowed awkwardly to each of the professors, advanced to the center of the room and stood there as if embarrassed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
transactedverbUS /trænˈsæktɪd/
past form of “transact” — conduct business
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading The meeting of the Board of Athletic Control of Cascade College had been uneventful.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The veteran student, peering owl-like above the rims of his glasses, entered, his inevitable book under one arm and a bundle of impressive-looking papers under the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
at the time that
From this reading The two faculty members, the two student representatives, and Coach Haxton, comprising the board, had transacted the routine business, discussed informally the plans for the baseball campaign, and were preparing to adjourn when a request was received from “Paw” Lattiser that he be permitted to present a matter of importance to the board when unfinished business was reached.
