used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
academicadjectiveUS /ˌækəˈdemɪk/
associated with academia or an academy
From this reading Occasionally a student does this, but never by academic prowess.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LAST DAYS AT FRANKLIN STREET.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Occasionally a student does this, but never by academic prowess.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Occasionally a student does this, but never by academic prowess.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE LAST DAYS AT FRANKLIN STREET.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
departmentaladjectiveUS /dɪˌpɑːrtˈmenəl/
of or relating to a department
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Occasionally a student does this, but never by academic prowess.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
FRANKLINnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading THE LAST DAYS AT FRANKLIN STREET.
Freda
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From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST DAYS AT FRANKLIN STREET.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
MacDowellnounUS /məkˈdaʊəl/
United States composer best remembered as a composer of works for the piano (1860-1908)
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
Merlton
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From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Occasionally a student does this, but never by academic prowess.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally a student does this, but never by academic prowess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading Occasionally a student does this, but never by academic prowess.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
in the near future
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE LAST DAYS AT FRANKLIN STREET.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST DAYS AT FRANKLIN STREET.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Occasionally a student does this, but never by academic prowess.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
unchangingadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
conforming to the same principles or course of action over time
From this reading First as a student, then as a departmental secretary, she had left behind her a definite impression on the unchanging portion of the college—the faculty.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
which person or people
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The brilliant scholar passes through his four years with lustre of a kind, but is soon swallowed up in the oblivion of the graduate status.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
a late time of life
From this reading Freda MacDowell was one of the most remarked women who had attended the University of Merlton in recent years.
