used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
Ardmore
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From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
ArrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It intimated a bit of hazing, but hazing of a quality that the faculty could only wink at.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
bedtimenounUS /ˈbedtaɪm/
the time you go to bed
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It intimated a bit of hazing, but hazing of a quality that the faculty could only wink at.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It intimated a bit of hazing, but hazing of a quality that the faculty could only wink at.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It intimated a bit of hazing, but hazing of a quality that the faculty could only wink at.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading It intimated a bit of hazing, but hazing of a quality that the faculty could only wink at.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
FRESHMENnounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This order is for the mental and spiritual good of the incoming class of Freshmen.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
hazingverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading It intimated a bit of hazing, but hazing of a quality that the faculty could only wink at.
herewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
incomingadjectiveUS /ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ/
arriving at a place or position
From this reading This order is for the mental and spiritual good of the incoming class of Freshmen.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading It intimated a bit of hazing, but hazing of a quality that the faculty could only wink at.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It intimated a bit of hazing, but hazing of a quality that the faculty could only wink at.
laggedverbUS /læɡd/
inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading This order is for the mental and spiritual good of the incoming class of Freshmen.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
and nothing more
From this reading It intimated a bit of hazing, but hazing of a quality that the faculty could only wink at.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading This order is for the mental and spiritual good of the incoming class of Freshmen.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It intimated a bit of hazing, but hazing of a quality that the faculty could only wink at.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
except for; apart from
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
shanter
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From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading This order is for the mental and spiritual good of the incoming class of Freshmen.
tam-o
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From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
TEAPOTnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/
pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It intimated a bit of hazing, but hazing of a quality that the faculty could only wink at.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT Arrangements for the organization of the freshman class had lagged.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This fact may have been behind the notice put upon the bulletin boards all over the Ardmore grounds some time after bedtime one evening and before the rising bell rang the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading It intimated a bit of hazing, but hazing of a quality that the faculty could only wink at.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The notice was as follows: FRESHMEN _It is the command of the Senior Class of Ardmore that no Freshman shall appear within the college grounds wearing a tam-o'-shanter of any other hue save the herewith designated color, to wit: Baby Blue.
