used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BALLOTING FOR A SECOND LIEUTENANT "Back to Putnam Hall at last!
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BALLOTING FOR A SECOND LIEUTENANT "Back to Putnam Hall at last!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BALLOTING FOR A SECOND LIEUTENANT "Back to Putnam Hall at last!
BALLOTINGnounUS /ˈbælətɪŋ/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading BALLOTING FOR A SECOND LIEUTENANT "Back to Putnam Hall at last!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Thank Providence that no one was killed or seriously injured!" he observed, as he wrung each by the hand.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Thank Providence that no one was killed or seriously injured!" he observed, as he wrung each by the hand.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BALLOTING FOR A SECOND LIEUTENANT "Back to Putnam Hall at last!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading BALLOTING FOR A SECOND LIEUTENANT "Back to Putnam Hall at last!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Thank Providence that no one was killed or seriously injured!" he observed, as he wrung each by the hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
home-like
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From this reading How home-like the place looks!"
How
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From this reading How home-like the place looks!"
be the source of pain
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading "Thank Providence that no one was killed or seriously injured!" he observed, as he wrung each by the hand.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Thank Providence that no one was killed or seriously injured!" he observed, as he wrung each by the hand.
immediately past
From this reading BALLOTING FOR A SECOND LIEUTENANT "Back to Putnam Hall at last!
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading BALLOTING FOR A SECOND LIEUTENANT "Back to Putnam Hall at last!
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading How home-like the place looks!"
most important element
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
not any; not one
From this reading "Thank Providence that no one was killed or seriously injured!" he observed, as he wrung each by the hand.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Thank Providence that no one was killed or seriously injured!" he observed, as he wrung each by the hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading How home-like the place looks!"
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading "Thank Providence that no one was killed or seriously injured!" he observed, as he wrung each by the hand.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
Putnam
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From this reading BALLOTING FOR A SECOND LIEUTENANT "Back to Putnam Hall at last!
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BALLOTING FOR A SECOND LIEUTENANT "Back to Putnam Hall at last!
in a serious manner
From this reading "Thank Providence that no one was killed or seriously injured!" he observed, as he wrung each by the hand.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank Providence that no one was killed or seriously injured!" he observed, as he wrung each by the hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How home-like the place looks!"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BALLOTING FOR A SECOND LIEUTENANT "Back to Putnam Hall at last!
communicated in words
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had heard of the accident, and was fearful that one or another of his pupils might have been hurt.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Sam uttered the words as he leaped from the sleigh and ran for the main entrance, where Captain Putnam stood to receive them.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading "Thank Providence that no one was killed or seriously injured!" he observed, as he wrung each by the hand.
