53
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From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The men felt free to bring up for discussion any topic that interested them.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The men felt free to bring up for discussion any topic that interested them.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
deem to be
From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The men felt free to bring up for discussion any topic that interested them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
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 English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
give expression to
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The men felt free to bring up for discussion any topic that interested them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men felt free to bring up for discussion any topic that interested them.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The men felt free to bring up for discussion any topic that interested them.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
Henley
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From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The men felt free to bring up for discussion any topic that interested them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
and nothing more
From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
the force of workers available
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
and nothing more
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
with speed
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The men felt free to bring up for discussion any topic that interested them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The men felt free to bring up for discussion any topic that interested them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The men felt free to bring up for discussion any topic that interested them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The men felt free to bring up for discussion any topic that interested them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The men felt free to bring up for discussion any topic that interested them.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
precisely as stated
From this reading English 53 had only a dozen men in it; so Henley conducted the course in a very informal fashion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
We'd
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From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
at the time that
From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
wickedlyadverbUS /ˈwɪkɪdli/
in a wicked evil manner
From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
Winsor
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From this reading Nobody was surprised, therefore, when George Winsor asked Henley to express his opinion of the value of a college education.
a late time of life
From this reading He reminded Henley of what he had said two years before, and rapidly gave a resume of the discussion that resulted in the question he was asking.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We'd like to know, too," he concluded, grinning wickedly, "just whom you consider the cream of the earth.
