used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
allowancesnounUS /əˈlaʊənsɪz/
plural of “allowance” — an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
Carle
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From this reading FACILIS DESCENSUS Carle joined the Omega Omicron.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
coterienounUS /ˈkoʊtəri/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It was this latter element which procured for the fraternity the countenance of the faculty.
courtingnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
DESCENSUSnoun
the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
From this reading FACILIS DESCENSUS Carle joined the Omega Omicron.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
dispassionateadjectiveUS /dɪˈspæʃənət/
unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading It was this latter element which procured for the fraternity the countenance of the faculty.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
divisible by two
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
FACILIS
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From this reading FACILIS DESCENSUS Carle joined the Omega Omicron.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading It was this latter element which procured for the fraternity the countenance of the faculty.
fastnessnounUS /ˈfæstnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
hatbandnoun
a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was this latter element which procured for the fraternity the countenance of the faculty.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading FACILIS DESCENSUS Carle joined the Omega Omicron.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was this latter element which procured for the fraternity the countenance of the faculty.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
as might be expected
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
not any; not one
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
OmeganounUS /oʊˈmeɡə/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading FACILIS DESCENSUS Carle joined the Omega Omicron.
Omicronnoun
the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading FACILIS DESCENSUS Carle joined the Omega Omicron.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
others
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From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading It was this latter element which procured for the fraternity the countenance of the faculty.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
express in words
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
steadieradjectiveUS /ˈstediər/
comparative of “steady” — not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FACILIS DESCENSUS Carle joined the Omega Omicron.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If any member of the Omicron had been asked--by his father, let us say, for no student would have ventured upon such dangerous ground--what kind of fellows belonged to the society, he would have answered emphatically "mighty nice fellows."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
which person or people
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was evident, even before the acquisition of the distinctive hatband, from the furious and absorbing intimacy which he developed with a certain coterie of fellows belonging to the fraternity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A dispassionate observer--Mr. Graham, for instance--would have perceived two distinct strains in the membership of the Omicron: an extravagant set of sports, courting a reputation for fastness; and a steadier, wiser, more manly group of well-to-do fellows who fell in naturally with others possessing similar monthly allowances, without adopting their views or their principles.
