Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

later than; following

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

(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 Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading IT WAS not altogether without difficulty that the older of the brothers graduated.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading IT WAS not altogether without difficulty that the older of the brothers graduated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

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From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading IT WAS not altogether without difficulty that the older of the brothers graduated.

a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

marked with or divided into degrees

From this reading IT WAS not altogether without difficulty that the older of the brothers graduated.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

the state of being honored

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT WAS not altogether without difficulty that the older of the brothers graduated.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

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 Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

immediately past

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

a form of address for a man

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IT WAS not altogether without difficulty that the older of the brothers graduated.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT WAS not altogether without difficulty that the older of the brothers graduated.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading IT WAS not altogether without difficulty that the older of the brothers graduated.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

required or under orders

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT WAS not altogether without difficulty that the older of the brothers graduated.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IT WAS not altogether without difficulty that the older of the brothers graduated.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IT WAS not altogether without difficulty that the older of the brothers graduated.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

at the time that

From this reading Anxiety had sometimes been felt at home, though knowledge of this was kept from old Mrs. Savage; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant were relieved of a strain when Dan was granted his degree at a most reluctant eleventh hour, and telegraphed them:

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Harlan obtained a diploma inscribed with a special bit of classic praise, for he was an “Honour Man”; but Daniel trod the primrose way a little too gayly as a junior and as a senior.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading IT WAS not altogether without difficulty that the older of the brothers graduated.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Last prof to hold out gave up after I talked to him all afternoon and said I could have diploma, if I would quit arguing.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Thus the two young bachelors of arts came forth together into a pleasant world, of which they already knew somewhat less than they supposed they did.