used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
(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 Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S APPEAL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The scholars and the two assistant instructors were assembled in the big main room.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The scholars and the two assistant instructors were assembled in the big main room.
authoritativelyadverbUS /əˌθɔːrəˈteɪtɪvli/
in an authoritative and magisterial manner
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The scholars and the two assistant instructors were assembled in the big main room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
gold-rimmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
huskyadjectiveUS /ˈhʌski/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scholars and the two assistant instructors were assembled in the big main room.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The scholars and the two assistant instructors were assembled in the big main room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
most important element
From this reading The scholars and the two assistant instructors were assembled in the big main room.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
PROFESSOR'SnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S APPEAL.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The scholars and the two assistant instructors were assembled in the big main room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading The scholars and the two assistant instructors were assembled in the big main room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
express in speech
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S APPEAL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Looking careworn and old, Professor Richardson called the first session to order on Monday morning.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The scholars and the two assistant instructors were assembled in the big main room.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “It becomes my duty to speak of an unpleasant matter,” said the professor, in a voice a trifle husky from the effect of a cold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something unusual impending, and all eyes were turned upon the sober face of the aged principal as he pushed his gold-rimmed spectacles up upon his forehead and tapped gently but authoritatively upon his desk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The scholars and the two assistant instructors were assembled in the big main room.
