used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
appraisingadjectiveUS /əˈpreɪzɪŋ/
exercising or involving careful evaluations
From this reading "They ought to have a gymnasium," he thought, appraising the campus in a burst of generosity.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
Bedelle
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From this reading Some day he, John C. Bedelle, would return to the old school a patron and a benefactor!
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading Some day he, John C. Bedelle, would return to the old school a patron and a benefactor!
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "They ought to have a gymnasium," he thought, appraising the campus in a burst of generosity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Some day he, John C. Bedelle, would return to the old school a patron and a benefactor!
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Some day he, John C. Bedelle, would return to the old school a patron and a benefactor!
dream-ridden
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From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
FINANCIERnounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
for a limitless time
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading "They ought to have a gymnasium," he thought, appraising the campus in a burst of generosity.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
destroyed or killed
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading "They ought to have a gymnasium," he thought, appraising the campus in a burst of generosity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They ought to have a gymnasium," he thought, appraising the campus in a burst of generosity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Some day he, John C. Bedelle, would return to the old school a patron and a benefactor!
staying power
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
MemorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
METHODSnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some day he, John C. Bedelle, would return to the old school a patron and a benefactor!
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "They ought to have a gymnasium," he thought, appraising the campus in a burst of generosity.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading Some day he, John C. Bedelle, would return to the old school a patron and a benefactor!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Some day he, John C. Bedelle, would return to the old school a patron and a benefactor!
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
an educational institution
From this reading Some day he, John C. Bedelle, would return to the old school a patron and a benefactor!
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
Skippy
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From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some day he, John C. Bedelle, would return to the old school a patron and a benefactor!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
not in physical motion
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They ought to have a gymnasium," he thought, appraising the campus in a burst of generosity.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "They ought to have a gymnasium," he thought, appraising the campus in a burst of generosity.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
urchin's
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wabble
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From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
at the time that
From this reading METHODS OF A FINANCIER WHEN, after a dream-ridden night, Skippy started across the campus to morning chapel, the urchin's wabble had gone from his legs forever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The imagination, which returns after the sense of humor, was still drowsy with the painful waking effort in chapel, but as he proceeded to Memorial Hall, the glittering future approached a little nearer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He moved with firm and measured tread, shoulders thrown back and head erect, every inch a man, and his glance was set into the future with proud recognition of his place in the complex scheme of things.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some day he, John C. Bedelle, would return to the old school a patron and a benefactor!
