used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Miss Drexal nodded smilingly to her caller, as she ushered her into the room and motioned her to a particularly inviting arm chair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Drexal nodded smilingly to her caller, as she ushered her into the room and motioned her to a particularly inviting arm chair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Miss Drexal nodded smilingly to her caller, as she ushered her into the room and motioned her to a particularly inviting arm chair.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
Drexal
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From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
being one more than seven
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good evening, Ruth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Drexal nodded smilingly to her caller, as she ushered her into the room and motioned her to a particularly inviting arm chair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Prompt to the minute, I notice.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Miss Drexal nodded smilingly to her caller, as she ushered her into the room and motioned her to a particularly inviting arm chair.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Miss Drexal nodded smilingly to her caller, as she ushered her into the room and motioned her to a particularly inviting arm chair.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
without good reason
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Prompt to the minute, I notice.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Miss Drexal nodded smilingly to her caller, as she ushered her into the room and motioned her to a particularly inviting arm chair.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Miss Drexal nodded smilingly to her caller, as she ushered her into the room and motioned her to a particularly inviting arm chair.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Prompt to the minute, I notice.”
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Miss Drexal nodded smilingly to her caller, as she ushered her into the room and motioned her to a particularly inviting arm chair.
PROGRAMMEnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
PromptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Prompt to the minute, I notice.”
with little or no delay
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
registrar's
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From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading Miss Drexal nodded smilingly to her caller, as she ushered her into the room and motioned her to a particularly inviting arm chair.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
successive (without a break)
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A frequent caller on Miss Drexal, she steered a straight course toward the registrar’s room and knocked lightly on the door.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Miss Drexal nodded smilingly to her caller, as she ushered her into the room and motioned her to a particularly inviting arm chair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Promptly at eight o’clock that evening, Ruth was admitted to the dormitory devoted to the members of the faculty.
