major
/ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ verb C1- Used in a phrasal verb: major in.
He/she/it majors · Past majored · Past participle majored · -ing form majoring
Verb forms
- Base form
- major
- He/she/it
- majors
- Past
- majored
- Past participle
- majored
- -ing form
- majoring
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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“Really,” said the major, “I am quite ashamed of the trouble I am giving you.”
The major made a wise choice; he took the full glass and a biscuit.
The major awaited the conclusion of the postscript, apparently with great anxiety.
“He said ‘very good,’” muttered the major, “then—sir——” replied he.
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