used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Ex-actly right, now that I've thought it all over," responded Cooper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
for the reason that
From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
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 THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
Ex-actly
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From this reading "Ex-actly right, now that I've thought it all over," responded Cooper.
Fennimore
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From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
FoxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
how
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From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
I've
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From this reading "Ex-actly right, now that I've thought it all over," responded Cooper.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
immediately past
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
the force of workers available
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
not any; not one
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Ex-actly right, now that I've thought it all over," responded Cooper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Ex-actly right, now that I've thought it all over," responded Cooper.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
PROJECTverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Ex-actly right, now that I've thought it all over," responded Cooper.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Ex-actly right, now that I've thought it all over," responded Cooper.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
an educational institution
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
SpikenounUS /spaɪk/
a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ex-actly right, now that I've thought it all over," responded Cooper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
Um
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From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
at the time that
From this reading "Um,---well," replied Spike slowly, rubbing his chin as he had seen old men do when in deep thought, "how does it strike you?"
wild-fire
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From this reading "At first I was enthusiastic because the Lieutenant was and because the rest took it up like wild-fire.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Then, last night after the camp was quiet, I began to think it looked like all work and no play; like a pretty strenuous vacation after months of hard study, you know!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE NEW PROJECT "Well, how does it strike you, Spike,---this idea of a summer school?" inquired Cooper Fennimore the next morning as the Foxes came back from their early dip in the lake.
