used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He understood neither what a relay team was, nor how it could be so shockingly unpatriotic not to come out and try for it.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
Demosthenesnoun
Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC)
From this reading The spirit of the exhortation was worthy of Demosthenes.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
editorialsnounUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəlz/
plural of “editorial” — an article giving opinions or perspectives
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
exhortationnounUS /ˌeɡzɔːrˈteɪʃən/
a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
From this reading The spirit of the exhortation was worthy of Demosthenes.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He understood neither what a relay team was, nor how it could be so shockingly unpatriotic not to come out and try for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
how
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From this reading He understood neither what a relay team was, nor how it could be so shockingly unpatriotic not to come out and try for it.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He understood neither what a relay team was, nor how it could be so shockingly unpatriotic not to come out and try for it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
midweeknounUS /ˈmɪdwiːk/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He understood neither what a relay team was, nor how it could be so shockingly unpatriotic not to come out and try for it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He understood neither what a relay team was, nor how it could be so shockingly unpatriotic not to come out and try for it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He understood neither what a relay team was, nor how it could be so shockingly unpatriotic not to come out and try for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
and nothing more
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
relaynounUS /ˈriːleɪ/
the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
Seatonian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
shockinglyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋli/
extremely
From this reading He understood neither what a relay team was, nor how it could be so shockingly unpatriotic not to come out and try for it.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He understood neither what a relay team was, nor how it could be so shockingly unpatriotic not to come out and try for it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The spirit of the exhortation was worthy of Demosthenes.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
substitutingnounUS /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
express a supposition
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading A NEW INTEREST The midweek Seatonian printed a frantic editorial demanding that more fellows come out to try for the relay team.
hard to endure
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
tyros
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood neither what a relay team was, nor how it could be so shockingly unpatriotic not to come out and try for it.
unpatrioticadjectiveUS /ənˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
showing lack of love for your country
From this reading He understood neither what a relay team was, nor how it could be so shockingly unpatriotic not to come out and try for it.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spirit of the exhortation was worthy of Demosthenes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He understood neither what a relay team was, nor how it could be so shockingly unpatriotic not to come out and try for it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
which person or people
From this reading Ignorant that the new member of the staff who was trying his hand at editorials was substituting vehemence for skill after the manner of tyros, Rob was greatly mystified.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The spirit of the exhortation was worthy of Demosthenes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the tenor of the article one would suppose that some calamity threatened which could only be averted by the timely arrival of a regiment of candidates.
