used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found, too, that he couldn't talk to his mother about things that he had seen and learned at college.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
couldn't
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From this reading He found, too, that he couldn't talk to his mother about things that he had seen and learned at college.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
greatly pleased
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
DeltanounUS /ˈdeltə/
a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
set up or found
From this reading He found, too, that he couldn't talk to his mother about things that he had seen and learned at college.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
Henley
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From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not quite, however.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
illusionsnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He found, too, that he couldn't talk to his mother about things that he had seen and learned at college.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He found, too, that he couldn't talk to his mother about things that he had seen and learned at college.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not quite, however.
NunounUS /nuː/
the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
many times at short intervals
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Not quite, however.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He found, too, that he couldn't talk to his mother about things that he had seen and learned at college.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He found, too, that he couldn't talk to his mother about things that he had seen and learned at college.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He found, too, that he couldn't talk to his mother about things that he had seen and learned at college.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hugh avoided the Nu Delta house for the remainder of the term and spent more time on his studies than he had since he had entered college.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He found, too, that he couldn't talk to his mother about things that he had seen and learned at college.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result was, of course, that he made a good record, and the A that Henley gave him in English delighted him so much that he almost forgot his fraternity troubles.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the first few weeks of the vacation he often thought of talking to his father about Nu Delta, but he could not find the courage to destroy his father's illusions.
