used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “Beg your pardon, Sweet Marjoram, I should not have said that.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
dearly loved
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
cannot
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From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
circuitousadjectiveUS /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
drivewaynounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a road leading up to a private house
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
and nothing more
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
set down according to a plan
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
MarjoramnounUS /ˈmɑːdʒərəm/
aromatic Eurasian perennial
From this reading “Beg your pardon, Sweet Marjoram, I should not have said that.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Beg your pardon, Sweet Marjoram, I should not have said that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Beg your pardon, Sweet Marjoram, I should not have said that.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Beg your pardon, Sweet Marjoram, I should not have said that.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Beg your pardon, Sweet Marjoram, I should not have said that.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
straysnounUS /streɪz/
plural of “stray” — an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “Beg your pardon, Sweet Marjoram, I should not have said that.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I cannot really help but feel that there must have been a mistake about our being ignored at the station.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading “I am afraid times have changed since Mr. Brooke Hamilton laid down the laws of courtesy,” Veronica made sceptical reply.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
wouldn't
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From this reading “It is hard to believe that any student of this beloved old college wouldn’t be ready and willing to look after freshman strays like us.”
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Marjorie made this hopeful remark just as the taxicab passed through a wide driveway and swung into a drive that wound a circuitous course about the campus.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Beg your pardon, Sweet Marjoram, I should not have said that.
