513
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From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
(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 At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Arden announced happily that she had finished her assignments.
Arden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
assignmentsnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənts/
plural of “assignment” — a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading Arden announced happily that she had finished her assignments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
make right or correct
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I have, too!" cried Terry.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Arden announced happily that she had finished her assignments.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
freshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arden announced happily that she had finished her assignments.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Arden announced happily that she had finished her assignments.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have, too!" cried Terry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Arden announced happily that she had finished her assignments.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have, too!" cried Terry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/
the smallest possible quantity
From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
a particular point in time
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arden announced happily that she had finished her assignments.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I have, too!" cried Terry.
verbnounUS /vɜːrb/
the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
a message informing of danger
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Now and then Arden inquired about the spelling of a word, or Terry put a question as to the correct ending of a Latin verb, but on the whole their time was well occupied.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The three freshmen in 513 worked diligently and with a minimum of conversation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At about nine o'clock the lights all over the dormitory building were dimmed for a moment, a warning that in five minutes more they would be extinguished in every room.
