Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

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From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

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From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

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From this reading There were left of the last year's team five players--Bourne, Mivart, Vercoe, Baines, and Roberts.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The experimental footer elevens were chosen in what, I believe, is the usual manner.

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From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

an archaic term for a boundary

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

an indefinite time in the future

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The experimental footer elevens were chosen in what, I believe, is the usual manner.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

carefully weighed

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

being one more than ten

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

plural of “eleven” — the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading The experimental footer elevens were chosen in what, I believe, is the usual manner.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

relating to or based on experiment

From this reading The experimental footer elevens were chosen in what, I believe, is the usual manner.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

a boy or man

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading There were left of the last year's team five players--Bourne, Mivart, Vercoe, Baines, and Roberts.

(used only in combinations) the height or length of something in feet

From this reading The experimental footer elevens were chosen in what, I believe, is the usual manner.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

fully ripe; at the height of bloom

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

an association of criminals

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The experimental footer elevens were chosen in what, I believe, is the usual manner.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The experimental footer elevens were chosen in what, I believe, is the usual manner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The experimental footer elevens were chosen in what, I believe, is the usual manner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading There were left of the last year's team five players--Bourne, Mivart, Vercoe, Baines, and Roberts.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The experimental footer elevens were chosen in what, I believe, is the usual manner.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

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 The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

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From this reading There were left of the last year's team five players--Bourne, Mivart, Vercoe, Baines, and Roberts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading There were left of the last year's team five players--Bourne, Mivart, Vercoe, Baines, and Roberts.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)

From this reading There were left of the last year's team five players--Bourne, Mivart, Vercoe, Baines, and Roberts.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

an educational institution

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

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From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading There were left of the last year's team five players--Bourne, Mivart, Vercoe, Baines, and Roberts.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were left of the last year's team five players--Bourne, Mivart, Vercoe, Baines, and Roberts.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

not having makeup on

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The experimental footer elevens were chosen in what, I believe, is the usual manner.

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From this reading There were left of the last year's team five players--Bourne, Mivart, Vercoe, Baines, and Roberts.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The experimental footer elevens were chosen in what, I believe, is the usual manner.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The experimental footer elevens were chosen in what, I believe, is the usual manner.

at the time that

From this reading The final promotion of fellows into the eleven, however, rested with the captain alone, and when he considered any fellow good enough he signified the same by presenting him with the blue and silver cap of St. Amory.

during the time that

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE LAST CAP While Acton was thus making such strenuous exertions to lift Biffen's out of the mire, Bourne was finding out the whole unpainted beauty of the situation--as far as it concerned himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The old members of the school eleven formed a committee, and chose fellows to play in the weekly matches, and if any one of them showed special talent he was, of course, retained, and by-and-by the captain gave him his school cap, and he was henceforth a full-blown member of the eleven, with a seat on the committee like any of the old gang.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading There were left of the last year's team five players--Bourne, Mivart, Vercoe, Baines, and Roberts.