AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Doctor Mack was able to hear considerable of it.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It was evident that the collegians assembled cared more for a good time than for study.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Yet these seemed to be the chosen associates of his ward, the doctor reflected.
BANQUETnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet these seemed to be the chosen associates of his ward, the doctor reflected.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading It was evident that the collegians assembled cared more for a good time than for study.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Yet these seemed to be the chosen associates of his ward, the doctor reflected.
clinkverbUS /klɪŋk/
make a high sound typical of glass
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
COLLEGEnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
collegiansnounUS /kəˈliːdʒənz/
plural of “collegian” — a student (or former student) at a college or university
From this reading It was evident that the collegians assembled cared more for a good time than for study.
complimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Doctor Mack was able to hear considerable of it.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Mack was able to hear considerable of it.
escapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that the collegians assembled cared more for a good time than for study.
flunkingverbUS /ˈflʌŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flunk” — fail to get a passing grade
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was evident that the collegians assembled cared more for a good time than for study.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was evident that the collegians assembled cared more for a good time than for study.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Doctor Mack was able to hear considerable of it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet these seemed to be the chosen associates of his ward, the doctor reflected.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doctor Mack was able to hear considerable of it.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
MacknounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading Doctor Mack was able to hear considerable of it.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was evident that the collegians assembled cared more for a good time than for study.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
recitation-room
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From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Yet these seemed to be the chosen associates of his ward, the doctor reflected.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet these seemed to be the chosen associates of his ward, the doctor reflected.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was evident that the collegians assembled cared more for a good time than for study.
text-books
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was evident that the collegians assembled cared more for a good time than for study.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that the collegians assembled cared more for a good time than for study.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet these seemed to be the chosen associates of his ward, the doctor reflected.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was evident that the collegians assembled cared more for a good time than for study.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doctor Mack was able to hear considerable of it.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Yet these seemed to be the chosen associates of his ward, the doctor reflected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A COLLEGE BANQUET There was a rattling of knives and forks, a clink of glasses, and a buzz of conversation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were anecdotes of the professors, accounts of narrow escapes from “flunking” in the recitation-room, and remarks by no means complimentary to some of the text-books in use in college.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet these seemed to be the chosen associates of his ward, the doctor reflected.
