used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
(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 These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The valedictorian was selected by the faculty, and for the oration they chose the best speaker among the first six men in the class.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The valedictorian was selected by the faculty, and for the oration they chose the best speaker among the first six men in the class.
the act of burning something
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The valedictorian was selected by the faculty, and for the oration they chose the best speaker among the first six men in the class.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The valedictorian was selected by the faculty, and for the oration they chose the best speaker among the first six men in the class.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
CommencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
entitleverbUS /enˈtaɪtəl/
give the right to
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
FinaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
honoraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəreri/
given as an honor without the normal duties
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
the force of workers available
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
come into possession of
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
orationnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃən/
an instance of oratory
From this reading The valedictorian was selected by the faculty, and for the oration they chose the best speaker among the first six men in the class.
orationsnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃənz/
plural of “oration” — an instance of oratory
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The valedictorian was selected by the faculty, and for the oration they chose the best speaker among the first six men in the class.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The valedictorian was selected by the faculty, and for the oration they chose the best speaker among the first six men in the class.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The valedictorian was selected by the faculty, and for the oration they chose the best speaker among the first six men in the class.
strivenverbUS /ˈstrɪvən/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
trusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading These orations were allowed to the first ten men in the Senior class, and as they were delivered on Commencement Day in the town hall before all the college faculty, trustees, and assembled guests, they were coveted and striven for as positions of marked distinction.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
valedictoriannounUS /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/
the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement
From this reading The valedictorian was selected by the faculty, and for the oration they chose the best speaker among the first six men in the class.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
Wendell
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From this reading The pressure upon Ray Wendell was particularly severe; for, being a Senior, his examinations took place during the first week in June.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL Final examinations were now impending, and the preparation for them engaged our earnest attention night and day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ray, moreover, was determined to obtain a high rank in his class, and one of the honorary orations to which such a rank would entitle him.
