used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GIRL AND A GAME There was a more complete investigation the next day.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
in addition
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GIRL AND A GAME There was a more complete investigation the next day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A GIRL AND A GAME There was a more complete investigation the next day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A GIRL AND A GAME There was a more complete investigation the next day.
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From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
fro
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From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A GIRL AND A GAME There was a more complete investigation the next day.
a young female
From this reading A GIRL AND A GAME There was a more complete investigation the next day.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading A GIRL AND A GAME There was a more complete investigation the next day.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A GIRL AND A GAME There was a more complete investigation the next day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
in motion
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A GIRL AND A GAME There was a more complete investigation the next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
stringentadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Dr. Churchill was ten minutes late in opening chapel that morning, and there was much stately moving to and fro on the part of the instructors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GIRL AND A GAME There was a more complete investigation the next day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A GIRL AND A GAME There was a more complete investigation the next day.
TinesnounUS /taɪnz/
plural of “tine” — prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
a source of difficulty
From this reading On the face of Professor Emerson Tines there was a look of satisfaction, as if he was glad that some one had gotten into trouble.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GIRL AND A GAME There was a more complete investigation the next day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The report was also circulated that the two sophomores were not so badly injured as had at first been feared.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But there was something in the air which showed that stringent measures were likely to be taken by the faculty.
