used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not know her name at first, but she impressed him.
for the reason that
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not know her name at first, but she impressed him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE OTHER HALF OF THE CLASS.
CollectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know her name at first, but she impressed him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
FreemannounUS /ˈfriːmən/
a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
groovesnounUS /ɡruːvz/
plural of “groove” — a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE OTHER HALF OF THE CLASS.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know her name at first, but she impressed him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not know her name at first, but she impressed him.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not know her name at first, but she impressed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading He did not know her name at first, but she impressed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know her name at first, but she impressed him.
Latin-bred
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From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
Lorna
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From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
Mauney
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From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
Merlton
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From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He did not know her name at first, but she impressed him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know her name at first, but she impressed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OTHER HALF OF THE CLASS.
and nothing more
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE OTHER HALF OF THE CLASS.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
the possibility of future success
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
not often
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know her name at first, but she impressed him.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OTHER HALF OF THE CLASS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
wine-bred
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From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “_A morning sun, and a wine-bred child and a Latin-bred woman seldom end well._”—_Herbert’s Collection._ Mauney met Lorna Freeman the first day of college.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It happened that out of the great University of Merlton, only two first year students had chosen the “straight” history course.
a late time of life
From this reading This was partly because certain grooves, instituted that day, promised to guide her in his company for the next four years, brilliant in prospect.
