used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This, of course, nettled me, and I was about to make an angry reply, when DeVare himself came in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading This, of course, nettled me, and I was about to make an angry reply, when DeVare himself came in.
react verbally
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This, of course, nettled me, and I was about to make an angry reply, when DeVare himself came in.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This, of course, nettled me, and I was about to make an angry reply, when DeVare himself came in.
DeVare
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From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
DeVare's
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From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
Ellerton
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From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This, of course, nettled me, and I was about to make an angry reply, when DeVare himself came in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
immediately past
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
engage in
From this reading This, of course, nettled me, and I was about to make an angry reply, when DeVare himself came in.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
nettledadjectiveUS /ˈnetəld/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading This, of course, nettled me, and I was about to make an angry reply, when DeVare himself came in.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading This, of course, nettled me, and I was about to make an angry reply, when DeVare himself came in.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
in the near future
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
SophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke with regret of the last night’s affair, and said DeVare ought not to have been so quick to resent the fellows’ fun.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, of course, nettled me, and I was about to make an angry reply, when DeVare himself came in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading Finding that I expected him in soon, he took a seat, and commenced some trivial talk about college matters.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
at the time that
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
which person or people
From this reading THE morning after our visit I was in DeVare’s room, waiting for him to come in from lecture, when some one knocked, and, in answer to my invitation, Ellerton, a Sophomore, who had been kind to me at first, entered, and asked for DeVare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had had nothing to do with me since I joined DeVare’s club, and a salutation when we passed had been the extent of our intercourse since early in the session.
