used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VOLUNTEER MESSENGER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
in actual fact
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All knew that a certain important college for girls had recently banned cars.
eagerly desirous
From this reading None were anxious that Hamilton College should find cause to do likewise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
bannedadjectiveUS /bænd/
forbidden by law
From this reading All knew that a certain important college for girls had recently banned cars.
cannyadjectiveUS /ˈkæni/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
capitalizeverbUS /ˈkæpətəlaɪz/
draw advantages from
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading None were anxious that Hamilton College should find cause to do likewise.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading All knew that a certain important college for girls had recently banned cars.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
culpableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlpəbəl/
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading None were anxious that Hamilton College should find cause to do likewise.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading None were anxious that Hamilton College should find cause to do likewise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading All knew that a certain important college for girls had recently banned cars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All knew that a certain important college for girls had recently banned cars.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading None were anxious that Hamilton College should find cause to do likewise.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
of great significance or value
From this reading All knew that a certain important college for girls had recently banned cars.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
jeopardynounUS /ˈdʒepərdi/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
Katherine's
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From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All knew that a certain important college for girls had recently banned cars.
in like or similar manner
From this reading None were anxious that Hamilton College should find cause to do likewise.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
and nothing more
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A VOLUNTEER MESSENGER.
information about recent and important events
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
not any; not one
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
not one, and not any
From this reading None were anxious that Hamilton College should find cause to do likewise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading All knew that a certain important college for girls had recently banned cars.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading None were anxious that Hamilton College should find cause to do likewise.
in the near future
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
unintentionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
VOLUNTEERverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading A VOLUNTEER MESSENGER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The owners of cherished cars were canny enough to realize that to capitalize the accident meant jeopardy to their privileges.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the news of Katherine's injury soon spread about the college, it was reported merely as one of those unintentional happenings for which no one was actually culpable.
