used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
Alsop
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
a cherished desire
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
cannot
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From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
the act of departing
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
fomentedverbUS /ˈfoʊmentɪd/
past form of “foment” — try to stir up public opinion
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
Hillbury
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
HURDLINGnounUS /ˈhɜːrdəlɪŋ/
a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
engage in
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
come together
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
an amount of time
From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
determined
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
an educational institution
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
wofully
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
