used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An expression of deep concern spread over Young's face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
a youthful male person
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
can't
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From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
a boy or man
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading An expression of deep concern spread over Young's face.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
Dan
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From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading An expression of deep concern spread over Young's face.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
Dominienoun
a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading An expression of deep concern spread over Young's face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading An expression of deep concern spread over Young's face.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading "I heartily hope not," responded he, "for I know of no finer young man in the University."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I heartily hope not," responded he, "for I know of no finer young man in the University."
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
harmedverbUS /hɑːrmd/
past form of “harm” — cause or do harm to
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I heartily hope not," responded he, "for I know of no finer young man in the University."
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "I heartily hope not," responded he, "for I know of no finer young man in the University."
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I heartily hope not," responded he, "for I know of no finer young man in the University."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I heartily hope not," responded he, "for I know of no finer young man in the University."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I heartily hope not," responded he, "for I know of no finer young man in the University."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
not any; not one
From this reading "I heartily hope not," responded he, "for I know of no finer young man in the University."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "I heartily hope not," responded he, "for I know of no finer young man in the University."
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
a male human offspring
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading An expression of deep concern spread over Young's face.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I feel sure that Frederick has not been harmed," said Graves after greeting the professor, but there was question in his voice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I think the boy would put up a great fight if he had a chance," resumed the minister, "but with a lot of fellows against him one chap can't do much.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I heartily hope not," responded he, "for I know of no finer young man in the University."
Young'snounUS /jʌŋz/
possessive form of “young” — any immature animal
From this reading Dominie Graves had a consultation with Dan Jordan over the disappearance of his son, and then climbed the University hill to Professor Young's office.
