used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
ACADEMICadjectiveUS /ˌækəˈdemɪk/
associated with academia or an academy
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Professor Münsterberg is, of course, Professor Münsterberg.
true confidential information
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The discerning reader will have no difficulty in identifying the persons mentioned.
DisassociatedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈsoʊʃieɪtəd/
past form of “disassociate” — part; cease or break association with
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading The discerning reader will have no difficulty in identifying the persons mentioned.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
ExaminationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The discerning reader will have no difficulty in identifying the persons mentioned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
identifyingverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “identify” — recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading The discerning reader will have no difficulty in identifying the persons mentioned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The discerning reader will have no difficulty in identifying the persons mentioned.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Professor Münsterberg is, of course, Professor Münsterberg.
Lounsbury
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From this reading Professor Lounsbury is Professor Lounsbury.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The discerning reader will have no difficulty in identifying the persons mentioned.
Münsterberg
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From this reading Professor Münsterberg is, of course, Professor Münsterberg.
not any; not one
From this reading The discerning reader will have no difficulty in identifying the persons mentioned.
Nottingham
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From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The discerning reader will have no difficulty in identifying the persons mentioned.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Münsterberg is, of course, Professor Münsterberg.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The discerning reader will have no difficulty in identifying the persons mentioned.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For the details of the story I am indebted to the able and conscientious correspondent of the Disassociated Press at Nottingham.
Supercollegiate
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From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
timelinessnounUS /ˈtaɪmlinəs/
being at the right time
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The discerning reader will have no difficulty in identifying the persons mentioned.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading ACADEMIC FREEDOM The approaching end of another college year gives peculiar timeliness to the following account of a recent meeting of the Supercollegiate Committee on Entrance Examinations.
