the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the attack upon them had made the newcomers eager for an organization of their own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
Ardmore
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From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading But the attack upon them had made the newcomers eager for an organization of their own.
baby-blue
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From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
balkedverbUS /bɔːkt/
past form of “balk” — refuse to comply
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The freshmen had been put in their place at once, it was considered.
bossedverbUS /bɑːst/
past form of “boss” — raise in a relief
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
carefully weighed
From this reading The freshmen had been put in their place at once, it was considered.
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading But the attack upon them had made the newcomers eager for an organization of their own.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the attack upon them had made the newcomers eager for an organization of their own.
freshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
gleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
the act of departing
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The freshmen had been put in their place at once, it was considered.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
impositionnounUS /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The freshmen had been put in their place at once, it was considered.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The freshmen had been put in their place at once, it was considered.
juniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the attack upon them had made the newcomers eager for an organization of their own.
mandatenounUS /ˈmændeɪt/
a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading But the attack upon them had made the newcomers eager for an organization of their own.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
on one occasion
From this reading The freshmen had been put in their place at once, it was considered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading But the attack upon them had made the newcomers eager for an organization of their own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But the attack upon them had made the newcomers eager for an organization of their own.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The freshmen had been put in their place at once, it was considered.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
promulgatedadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməlɡeɪtɪd/
formally made public
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The freshmen had been put in their place at once, it was considered.
REBELnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
shanters
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From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
significantlyadverbUS /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a statistically significant way
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
tam-o
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From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ONE REBEL However much the natural independence of the freshmen balked at the mandate promulgated by the seniors, baby-blue tam-o'-shanters grew more numerous every hour on the Ardmore campus.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The freshmen had been put in their place at once, it was considered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the attack upon them had made the newcomers eager for an organization of their own.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the attack upon them had made the newcomers eager for an organization of their own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The freshmen had been put in their place at once, it was considered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sophomores were evidently filled with glee; the juniors and seniors smiled significantly, but said nothing.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading "If we are going to be bossed this way--and it is disgraceful!--we must be prepared to withstand imposition," Helen announced.
