used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
confined by bonds
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
in a serious manner
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
at any time
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
the organ of sight
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
irrevocablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbli/
in an irrevocable manner
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
patly
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From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
PHILOSOPHERnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
Rosalie
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From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
express in words
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Of course, we can change our minds later on if we like, we are not to be irrevocably bound to what we say, but no student 'can plan most wisely and most surely for the future, without a pole star ever shining in his mind's eye,'" she quoted patly.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They gave us a fine talk at chapel this morning, urging us to spot our high ambitions for guiding stars to work toward.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHER "Now, Doris," began Rosalie briskly, "you must help decide my life career.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mercy, Rosalie, you know your ambitions better than I do," said Doris, as earnestly as though the same subject had not been discussed regularly ever since Rosalie was a freshman.
