used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
Algarcife
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From this reading With the closing session, Algarcife lost his position at the Bodley College.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A man holding such views, it was argued, was an unsuitable instructor for sixty-one young women.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading A man holding such views, it was argued, was an unsuitable instructor for sixty-one young women.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the closing session, Algarcife lost his position at the Bodley College.
Bodley
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From this reading With the closing session, Algarcife lost his position at the Bodley College.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading So the instructorship was transferred to a divinity student who was casually looking into science, and Algarcife was dismissed.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading With the closing session, Algarcife lost his position at the Bodley College.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading With the closing session, Algarcife lost his position at the Bodley College.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Upon receiving his dismissal, he descended into the street and walked slowly homeward.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading Upon receiving his dismissal, he descended into the street and walked slowly homeward.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading So the instructorship was transferred to a divinity student who was casually looking into science, and Algarcife was dismissed.
divinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading So the instructorship was transferred to a divinity student who was casually looking into science, and Algarcife was dismissed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the closing session, Algarcife lost his position at the Bodley College.
the act of retaining something
From this reading A man holding such views, it was argued, was an unsuitable instructor for sixty-one young women.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Upon receiving his dismissal, he descended into the street and walked slowly homeward.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading A man holding such views, it was argued, was an unsuitable instructor for sixty-one young women.
instructorshipnoun
the position of instructor
From this reading So the instructorship was transferred to a divinity student who was casually looking into science, and Algarcife was dismissed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So the instructorship was transferred to a divinity student who was casually looking into science, and Algarcife was dismissed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A man holding such views, it was argued, was an unsuitable instructor for sixty-one young women.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading So the instructorship was transferred to a divinity student who was casually looking into science, and Algarcife was dismissed.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading With the closing session, Algarcife lost his position at the Bodley College.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man holding such views, it was argued, was an unsuitable instructor for sixty-one young women.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
pittancenounUS /ˈpɪtəns/
an inadequate payment
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading With the closing session, Algarcife lost his position at the Bodley College.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Upon receiving his dismissal, he descended into the street and walked slowly homeward.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading So the instructorship was transferred to a divinity student who was casually looking into science, and Algarcife was dismissed.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading With the closing session, Algarcife lost his position at the Bodley College.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
sixty-oneadjective
being one more than sixty
From this reading A man holding such views, it was argued, was an unsuitable instructor for sixty-one young women.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Upon receiving his dismissal, he descended into the street and walked slowly homeward.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the instructorship was transferred to a divinity student who was casually looking into science, and Algarcife was dismissed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Upon receiving his dismissal, he descended into the street and walked slowly homeward.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading So the instructorship was transferred to a divinity student who was casually looking into science, and Algarcife was dismissed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A man holding such views, it was argued, was an unsuitable instructor for sixty-one young women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the closing session, Algarcife lost his position at the Bodley College.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading So the instructorship was transferred to a divinity student who was casually looking into science, and Algarcife was dismissed.
unsuitableadjectiveUS /ənˈsuːtəbəl/
not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
From this reading A man holding such views, it was argued, was an unsuitable instructor for sixty-one young women.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A man holding such views, it was argued, was an unsuitable instructor for sixty-one young women.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Upon receiving his dismissal, he descended into the street and walked slowly homeward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had published, for a mere pittance, a series of articles upon the origin of sex, and, as a result, he was requested to deliver his resignation to the principal of the institution.
which person or people
From this reading So the instructorship was transferred to a divinity student who was casually looking into science, and Algarcife was dismissed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the closing session, Algarcife lost his position at the Bodley College.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A man holding such views, it was argued, was an unsuitable instructor for sixty-one young women.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A man holding such views, it was argued, was an unsuitable instructor for sixty-one young women.
