used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading No scampering across the railroad embankment this time for the members.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A baseball game demanded a more ceremonious arrival on the grounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading A baseball game demanded a more ceremonious arrival on the grounds.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
ceremoniousadjective
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
From this reading A baseball game demanded a more ceremonious arrival on the grounds.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading A baseball game demanded a more ceremonious arrival on the grounds.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
embankmentnounUS /emˈbæŋkmənt/
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
From this reading No scampering across the railroad embankment this time for the members.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No scampering across the railroad embankment this time for the members.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A baseball game demanded a more ceremonious arrival on the grounds.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A baseball game demanded a more ceremonious arrival on the grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
HE'S
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From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading No scampering across the railroad embankment this time for the members.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A baseball game demanded a more ceremonious arrival on the grounds.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
not any; not one
From this reading No scampering across the railroad embankment this time for the members.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A baseball game demanded a more ceremonious arrival on the grounds.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading No scampering across the railroad embankment this time for the members.
cut with a saw
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
scamperingverbUS /ˈskæmpərɪŋ/
-ing form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading No scampering across the railroad embankment this time for the members.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
Sid
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From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
Silvey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
sportedverbUS /ˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “sport” — wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No scampering across the railroad embankment this time for the members.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
TigersnounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No scampering across the railroad embankment this time for the members.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
troopedverbUS /truːpt/
past form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Other uniforms among them there were not, but the team made a brave showing, nevertheless, as it trooped lustily toward the corner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HE'S "THROUGH WITH GIRLS" Nine o'clock in the morning saw the "Tigers" assembled in front of the Silvey home.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Sid wore his elaborate outfit; Bill, the ragged football trousers which had done duty in the autumn, and John sported a battered cap.
