used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
(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 Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
for the reason that
From this reading He went to his classes because he felt that he had to, but in most of them he was confused or bored.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading He went to his classes because he felt that he had to, but in most of them he was confused or bored.
bullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
BurbanknounUS /ˈbɜːrbæŋk/
United States horticulturist who developed many new varieties of fruits and vegetables and flowers (1849-1926)
From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He went to his classes because he felt that he had to, but in most of them he was confused or bored.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
class-room
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From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He went to his classes because he felt that he had to, but in most of them he was confused or bored.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He went to his classes because he felt that he had to, but in most of them he was confused or bored.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
DeltanounUS /ˈdeltə/
a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
From this reading Further, Nu Delta was proving a keen disappointment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Further, Nu Delta was proving a keen disappointment.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He went to his classes because he felt that he had to, but in most of them he was confused or bored.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further, Nu Delta was proving a keen disappointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
illusionsnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He went to his classes because he felt that he had to, but in most of them he was confused or bored.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Further, Nu Delta was proving a keen disappointment.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
limitlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətləs/
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He went to his classes because he felt that he had to, but in most of them he was confused or bored.
NunounUS /nuː/
the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading Further, Nu Delta was proving a keen disappointment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
and nothing more
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He went to his classes because he felt that he had to, but in most of them he was confused or bored.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Further, Nu Delta was proving a keen disappointment.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
ruthlesslyadverbUS /ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
required or under orders
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He learned more in the bull sessions than he did in the class-room, and men like Ross and Burbank were teaching him more than his instructors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went to his classes because he felt that he had to, but in most of them he was confused or bored.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
undergraduatesnounUS /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒəwəts/
plural of “undergraduate” — a university student who has not yet received a first degree
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
wasn't
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From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to his classes because he felt that he had to, but in most of them he was confused or bored.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Hugh wasn't troubled only by religion and sex; the whole college was disturbing his peace of mind: all of his illusions were being ruthlessly shattered.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He had supposed that all professors were wise men, that their knowledge was almost limitless, and he was finding that many of the undergraduates were frankly contemptuous of the majority of their teachers and that he himself was finding inspiration from only a few of them.
