used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
Alan
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From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
AristotlenounUS /ˈerəstɑːtəl/
one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
a boy or man
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
destroyed or killed
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
GreatsnounUS /ɡreɪts/
plural of “great” — a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
inningsnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋz/
the batting turn of a cricket player or team
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
Moderations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
OXFORDnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
Paddington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
SeniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
STELLAnounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Alan casually nodded to one or two fellow hosts at the guest table, but did not offer to introduce Michael.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
precisely as stated
From this reading Far enough away now seemed Greats and not very alarming Plato and Aristotle at these first tentative encounters.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
at the time that
From this reading STELLA IN OXFORD Alan, when he met Michael at Paddington, was a great deal more cheerful than when they had gone up together for the previous term.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
wicketsnounUS /ˈwɪkəts/
plural of “wicket” — cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading Michael dined with Alan at Christ Church after the Seniors’ match, in which his host had secured in the second innings four wickets at a reasonable price.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
