used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
(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 Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
any thing at all
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as fit as you please.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
CAMPUSnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
Carbrook's
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From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It was as fit as you please.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
located inward
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
engage in
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
Marty
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From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
Marty's
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From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
as might be expected
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It was as fit as you please.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
predictingverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
right-about-face
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
cut with a saw
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As to Joe, previous opinion had been pretty equally divided; one side leaning to the idea that he might make a lawyer, and the other predicting that he was more likely to be a perpetual and profitable client for some other lawyer.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAMPUS DAYS So it was that J.W. and Marty had come into the inner places of each other's lives.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
at the time that
From this reading Joe Carbrook's right-about-face was much more dramatic, for J.W. saw, when the decision was made, that Marty could not have been meant for anything but a preacher.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of all the developments of Institute week, naturally the one which filled J.W.'s thoughts with a sort of awed gladness was Marty's decision to offer himself for the ministry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was as fit as you please.
