Chapter I

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

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

in an active manner

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

(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 They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

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

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

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

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

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

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

on or to one side

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

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

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

plural of “corinthian” — a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

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

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

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

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

press tightly together or cram

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

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

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

and nothing more

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

not any; not one

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not that the people were smug or self-conceited.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

in a passive manner

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Not that the people were smug or self-conceited.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Not that the people were smug or self-conceited.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

From this reading Not that the people were smug or self-conceited.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

the quality of being superior

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

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

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

in or at that place or location

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

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

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

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

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

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

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

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

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

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

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading BY CAROLYN WELLS _Author of “Vicky Van,” “Raspberry Jam,” &c._ Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable.

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

From this reading Not that the people were smug or self-conceited.

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

From this reading The beautiful little town of Corinth was no exception; from its tree-shaded village green to the white-columned homes on its outskirts it fairly radiated a satisfied sense of its own superiority.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is not so much actively intellectual as passively aware of and satisfied with its own intellectuality.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading They merely accepted the fact that the University of Corinth was among the best in the country and that all true Corinthians were both proud and worthy of it.