used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
a quantity of money
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
eagerly desirous
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading As a matter of fact Tom was a little fearful of Clarence.
competingverbUS /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
carefully weighed
From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact Tom was a little fearful of Clarence.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading As a matter of fact Tom was a little fearful of Clarence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
Hawkesbury
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From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
of great significance or value
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As a matter of fact Tom was a little fearful of Clarence.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact Tom was a little fearful of Clarence.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/
the smallest possible quantity
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
and nothing more
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
an educational institution
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
not in physical motion
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
male cat
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But still he knew he must do his best, for there were a number of lads competing, all as anxious as he was to receive the coveted honor.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
at the time that
From this reading Though the nephew of Captain Hawkesbury was, or wanted to be considered, a “sport,” still he was a brilliant student when he took a little pains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The trouble with him was that he would do only the minimum amount of study at the high school, and in consequence did not stand high.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS Tom realized that this first preliminary mental examination was, in a way, not so important as would be the one he must undergo later at West Point, should he be successful in receiving the appointment.
