used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The safe stood in the registrar’s little office in the basement of Sibley.
BURGLARYnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading BURGLARY MR.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
FacultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
GRAHAMnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading GRAHAM was not in Seaton when the incident occurred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRAHAM was not in Seaton when the incident occurred.
a single distinct event
From this reading GRAHAM was not in Seaton when the incident occurred.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The safe stood in the registrar’s little office in the basement of Sibley.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading BURGLARY MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GRAHAM was not in Seaton when the incident occurred.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading GRAHAM was not in Seaton when the incident occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
pedagogicadjective
of or relating to pedagogy
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
pneumonianounUS /nuːˈmoʊnjə/
respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
Principal'snounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
possessive form of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
on the contrary
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
registrar's
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From this reading The safe stood in the registrar’s little office in the basement of Sibley.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
sabbaticaladjectiveUS /səˈbætɪkəl/
of or relating to the Sabbath
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The safe stood in the registrar’s little office in the basement of Sibley.
Seaton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRAHAM was not in Seaton when the incident occurred.
senioritynounUS /siˈnjɔːrɪti/
higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
Sibley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The safe stood in the registrar’s little office in the basement of Sibley.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The safe stood in the registrar’s little office in the basement of Sibley.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRAHAM was not in Seaton when the incident occurred.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRAHAM was not in Seaton when the incident occurred.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He had just risen from a rather serious attack of pneumonia and by the doctor’s order was spending several weeks in the South, in hope of more speedy convalescence.
at the time that
From this reading GRAHAM was not in Seaton when the incident occurred.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Meantime, as Professor Anthony was spending his sabbatical year abroad, Mr. Moore, the teacher of German, an elderly man of strongly pedagogic stamp, acted by virtue of seniority as chairman of the Faculty and took the Principal’s office hours.
