used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading Clif’s best suggestion was that Tom see his adviser the first thing in the morning, and ask him to intercede.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Clif’s best suggestion was that Tom see his adviser the first thing in the morning, and ask him to intercede.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
chessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading LORING TAKES COMMAND The chess game was never finished.
Clif's
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From this reading Clif’s best suggestion was that Tom see his adviser the first thing in the morning, and ask him to intercede.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading LORING TAKES COMMAND The chess game was never finished.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
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 But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
divisible by two
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading LORING TAKES COMMAND The chess game was never finished.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Clif’s best suggestion was that Tom see his adviser the first thing in the morning, and ask him to intercede.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading LORING TAKES COMMAND The chess game was never finished.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Clif’s best suggestion was that Tom see his adviser the first thing in the morning, and ask him to intercede.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
intercedeverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
From this reading Clif’s best suggestion was that Tom see his adviser the first thing in the morning, and ask him to intercede.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
lesseningnounUS /ˈlesənɪŋ/
a change downward
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
LORING
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From this reading LORING TAKES COMMAND The chess game was never finished.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
engage in
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Clif’s best suggestion was that Tom see his adviser the first thing in the morning, and ask him to intercede.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading LORING TAKES COMMAND The chess game was never finished.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
one's
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From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
reinstatementnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtmənt/
the condition of being reinstated
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
only a very short time before
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
ScrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Clif’s best suggestion was that Tom see his adviser the first thing in the morning, and ask him to intercede.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Clif’s best suggestion was that Tom see his adviser the first thing in the morning, and ask him to intercede.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading LORING TAKES COMMAND The chess game was never finished.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LORING TAKES COMMAND The chess game was never finished.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
a special situation
From this reading Clif’s best suggestion was that Tom see his adviser the first thing in the morning, and ask him to intercede.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
male cat
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
hard to endure
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
the act of using
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LORING TAKES COMMAND The chess game was never finished.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But even Loring realized that a little over two weeks was scant time in which to convince a sceptical instructor of one’s reform, and that, with the best of luck, Tom could scarcely hope for reinstatement early enough to be of much further use to the Scrub.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ten o’clock arrived with nothing much left to be said, and with scant lessening of the general gloom.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Loring insisted that by trying hard Tom could get that theme handed in by the designated time, that he could make up the other stuff easily, and that, if he really set his mind on it, he could keep his English work up to the required standard.
