used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
Andy
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From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
any thing at all
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
Baxter
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From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On a Tuesday morning Captain Putnam called Jack, Pepper, and Andy into his private office.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
Dan
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From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
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 As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On a Tuesday morning Captain Putnam called Jack, Pepper, and Andy into his private office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On a Tuesday morning Captain Putnam called Jack, Pepper, and Andy into his private office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a Tuesday morning Captain Putnam called Jack, Pepper, and Andy into his private office.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading On a Tuesday morning Captain Putnam called Jack, Pepper, and Andy into his private office.
Putnam
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From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading As a consequence Baxter was quite humble for the time being and did not risk doing anything to bring him into further disgrace.
run-innoun
an angry dispute
From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading On a Tuesday morning Captain Putnam called Jack, Pepper, and Andy into his private office.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week after the races, matters at Putnam Hall ran along smoothly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
which person or people
From this reading During that time Dan Baxter had a sharp "run-in" with the master of the Hall, who gave the bully a stern lecture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the students attend to their studies and our friends pitched in with vigor, so that Jack stood first in his class, Pepper third, and Andy fourth, which was certainly fine.
