used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyhow, he thought that the intellectual side of the staff needed reinforcing, and having a choice between a double first and a double blue, he appointed the double first.
subject to appointment
From this reading Anyhow, he thought that the intellectual side of the staff needed reinforcing, and having a choice between a double first and a double blue, he appointed the double first.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading This was notably the case in his first appointment to the staff.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Anyhow, he thought that the intellectual side of the staff needed reinforcing, and having a choice between a double first and a double blue, he appointed the double first.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Anyhow, he thought that the intellectual side of the staff needed reinforcing, and having a choice between a double first and a double blue, he appointed the double first.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This was notably the case in his first appointment to the staff.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Anyhow, he thought that the intellectual side of the staff needed reinforcing, and having a choice between a double first and a double blue, he appointed the double first.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
CoxnounUS /kɑːks/
either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
increase twofold
From this reading Anyhow, he thought that the intellectual side of the staff needed reinforcing, and having a choice between a double first and a double blue, he appointed the double first.
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 TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was notably the case in his first appointment to the staff.
Flaggon
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From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Anyhow, he thought that the intellectual side of the staff needed reinforcing, and having a choice between a double first and a double blue, he appointed the double first.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Anyhow, he thought that the intellectual side of the staff needed reinforcing, and having a choice between a double first and a double blue, he appointed the double first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
occurring by chance
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
absolutely essential
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Anyhow, he thought that the intellectual side of the staff needed reinforcing, and having a choice between a double first and a double blue, he appointed the double first.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading This was notably the case in his first appointment to the staff.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
reinforcingverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “reinforce” — make stronger
From this reading Anyhow, he thought that the intellectual side of the staff needed reinforcing, and having a choice between a double first and a double blue, he appointed the double first.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Anyhow, he thought that the intellectual side of the staff needed reinforcing, and having a choice between a double first and a double blue, he appointed the double first.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading This was notably the case in his first appointment to the staff.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was notably the case in his first appointment to the staff.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was notably the case in his first appointment to the staff.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Anyhow, he thought that the intellectual side of the staff needed reinforcing, and having a choice between a double first and a double blue, he appointed the double first.
TIPHAM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was notably the case in his first appointment to the staff.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It has been already stated that he knew nothing of public schools from the inside, and, in selecting a successor to Mr. Cox, he may have been too exclusively influenced by the claims of intellect and have taken too little account of other necessary qualifications.
uniformlyadverbUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmli/
in a uniform manner
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TIPHAM It must be admitted that Mr. Flaggon was not uniformly lucky in his early experiments.
