used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now that I shall not have to teach for a living, I really believe I should not mind it very much.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Now that I shall not have to teach for a living, I really believe I should not mind it very much.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
collegiateadjectiveUS /kəˈliːdʒɪt/
of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
divisible by two
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
at any time
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
examsnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmz/
plural of “exam” — a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now that I shall not have to teach for a living, I really believe I should not mind it very much.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
and nothing more
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Now that I shall not have to teach for a living, I really believe I should not mind it very much.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
Mid-year
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From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now that I shall not have to teach for a living, I really believe I should not mind it very much.”
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
not any; not one
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now that I shall not have to teach for a living, I really believe I should not mind it very much.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that I shall not have to teach for a living, I really believe I should not mind it very much.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
post-graduates
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From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Now that I shall not have to teach for a living, I really believe I should not mind it very much.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Now that I shall not have to teach for a living, I really believe I should not mind it very much.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now that I shall not have to teach for a living, I really believe I should not mind it very much.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Now that I shall not have to teach for a living, I really believe I should not mind it very much.”
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
push forcefully
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
tutoringverbUS /ˈtuːtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “tutor” — be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading “I am so interested, I never seem to get tired these days; and I don’t even mind the tutoring that has been thrust upon me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
except if; if not
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now that I shall not have to teach for a living, I really believe I should not mind it very much.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I don’t know what it is that drives us so, Nance, unless it is that we are getting ready for the final examination at Judgment Day,” said Molly.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Christmas was upon our girls almost before they had unpacked and settled down to work.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Mid-year exams. had no terrors for our two post-graduates, but they were working just as hard as they ever had in their collegiate course.
