adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
biologynounUS /baɪˈɑːlədʒi/
the science that studies living organisms
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
botanicalnounUS /bəˈtænɪkəl/
a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Their conversation was strictly botanical.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
dissectionnounUS /daɪˈsekʃən/
cutting so as to separate into pieces
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
Dora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
microscopenounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
microscopicadjectiveUS /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑːpɪk/
of or relating to or used in microscopy
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
Milholland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
Ramsey's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
semesternounUS /səˈmestər/
one of two divisions of an academic year
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Their conversation was strictly botanical.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their conversation was strictly botanical.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
ThroughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
two-hour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading More than that, this class had every week a two-hour session in the botanical laboratory, where the structure of plants was studied under microscopic dissection.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Throughout the term Ramsey's calculation of probabilities against the happening of another interview with Dora seemed to be well founded, but at the beginning of the second “semester” he found her to be a fellow member of a class in biology.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The students worked in pairs, a special family of plants being assigned to each couple; and the instructor selected the couples with an eye to combinations of the quick with the slow.
Yocum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading D. Yocum and R. Milholland (the latter in a strange state of mind and complexion) were given two chairs, but only one desk and one microscope.
