used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A reporter tried to get an interview with him for a big daily paper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
boxingnounUS /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
fighting with the fists
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
ClubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading A reporter tried to get an interview with him for a big daily paper.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
to come or go into
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A reporter tried to get an interview with him for a big daily paper.
forestersnounUS /ˈfɔːrəstərz/
plural of “forester” — English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
fraternitiesnounUS /frəˈtɜːrnətiz/
plural of “fraternity” — a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A reporter tried to get an interview with him for a big daily paper.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
a state of high honor
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading A reporter tried to get an interview with him for a big daily paper.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
the force of workers available
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
a particular point in time
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
organizationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
out-boxed
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From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading A reporter tried to get an interview with him for a big daily paper.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
with low volume
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading A reporter tried to get an interview with him for a big daily paper.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Men he had never known hailed him familiarly on the street and in the corridors; girls he had never met smiled at him frankly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A reporter tried to get an interview with him for a big daily paper.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
not known
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading From an unknown stranger passing quietly and unnoticed from class to class, he had become the lion of the College and one of the “popular” men of the University.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the moment that he out-boxed that big sophomore, thus saving the honor of the class and bringing everlasting glory to the foresters, Scott’s reputation was established.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A reporter tried to get an interview with him for a big daily paper.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Clubs, societies, associations, fraternities, organizations of which he would never have had any knowledge if it had not been for that fateful boxing match, opened their doors to him and invited him cordially to enter.
