used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One year later he graduated, and then came a surprise.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
how long something has existed
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One year later he graduated, and then came a surprise.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One year later he graduated, and then came a surprise.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
Dr
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From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading One year later he graduated, and then came a surprise.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One year later he graduated, and then came a surprise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
infirmitiesnounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪtiz/
plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One year later he graduated, and then came a surprise.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
McLaren
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
held or filled or in use
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One year later he graduated, and then came a surprise.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
PeregrinenounUS /ˈperəɡriːn/
a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
PROMOTIONnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
remindingverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
get by special effort
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading One year later he graduated, and then came a surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading One year later he graduated, and then came a surprise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
the act of testing something
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
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 At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
UNDREAMEDadjectiveUS /ənˈdriːmd/
not imagined even in a dream
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was an unexpected action to the board, and it was thought at first that the retirement of Dr. Worth should be postponed, pending their effort to secure a suitable successor to fill the vacant place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading At the annual meeting of the board of trustees, the Rev. Peregrine Worth, D.D., Professor of Greek and Greek Literature, submitted his resignation.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading One year later he graduated, and then came a surprise.
a late time of life
From this reading AN UNDREAMED OF PROMOTION Three years have passed since Edward McLaren preached his trial sermon.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He had occupied his present chair eighteen years, but the infirmities of age were reminding him of the need of rest, and he felt that a younger man might be able to do better work.
