(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They had expected to, and had begun to prepare for that.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
BoxwoodnounUS /ˈbɑːkswʊd/
very hard tough close-grained light yellow wood of the box (particularly the common box); used in delicate woodwork: musical instruments and inlays and engraving blocks
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading While the boys were busy with their examinations, their parents--the mothers especially--were busy preparing their sons’ outfits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
Cresville
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From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
croppedadjectiveUS /krɑːpt/
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
to come or go into
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading While the boys were busy with their examinations, their parents--the mothers especially--were busy preparing their sons’ outfits.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They had expected to, and had begun to prepare for that.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had expected to, and had begun to prepare for that.
set up or found
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had expected to, and had begun to prepare for that.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading While the boys were busy with their examinations, their parents--the mothers especially--were busy preparing their sons’ outfits.
Ned
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From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading While the boys were busy with their examinations, their parents--the mothers especially--were busy preparing their sons’ outfits.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading While the boys were busy with their examinations, their parents--the mothers especially--were busy preparing their sons’ outfits.
go across or through
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading They had expected to, and had begun to prepare for that.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading While the boys were busy with their examinations, their parents--the mothers especially--were busy preparing their sons’ outfits.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading While the boys were busy with their examinations, their parents--the mothers especially--were busy preparing their sons’ outfits.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had expected to, and had begun to prepare for that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had expected to, and had begun to prepare for that.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OFF TO COLLEGE Ned, Bob and Jerry were not able to enter Boxwood Hall the first week of the fall term.
in or at the place that
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the boys were busy with their examinations, their parents--the mothers especially--were busy preparing their sons’ outfits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But some minor difficulties cropped up in regard to their entrance examinations, and they were obliged to pass certain tests which were arranged for by President Cole with the principal of the Cresville Academy, where the boys had been in attendance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Finally, their previous work in their studies was found to be satisfactory, and, as Frank Watson informed his chums, the three chums were to enter the freshman class.
