Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

an expert who gives advice

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

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

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

for the reason that

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys found that their courses were the same but that they were in different sections.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The boys found that their courses were the same but that they were in different sections.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Hugh was in a dilemma; he could make nothing out of his card.

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

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

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

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

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

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The boys found that their courses were the same but that they were in different sections.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading Hugh was in a dilemma; he could make nothing out of his card.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

set up or found

From this reading The boys found that their courses were the same but that they were in different sections.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Here," said Carl, "give the thing to me.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

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

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

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

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here," said Carl, "give the thing to me.

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

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

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

From this reading Hugh was in a dilemma; he could make nothing out of his card.

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

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

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

From this reading The boys found that their courses were the same but that they were in different sections.

plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

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

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

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 Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

the literary culture

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

engage in

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Here," said Carl, "give the thing to me.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Hugh was in a dilemma; he could make nothing out of his card.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hugh was in a dilemma; he could make nothing out of his card.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

plural of “requirement” — required activity

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The boys found that their courses were the same but that they were in different sections.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The boys found that their courses were the same but that they were in different sections.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

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

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The boys found that their courses were the same but that they were in different sections.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

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

From this reading The boys found that their courses were the same but that they were in different sections.

a special situation

From this reading "Here," said Carl, "give the thing to me.

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

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

the act of using

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

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

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.

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

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

in or at the place that

From this reading Carl's adviser had been less efficient than Hugh's; therefore he knew what his courses were, where the classes met and the hours, the names of his instructors, and the requirements other than Latin for a B.S. degree.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Carl said that he was taking a B.S. because he had had a year of Greek at Kane and was therefore perfectly competent to make full use of the language; he could read the letters on the front doors of the fraternity houses.