Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

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From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "All right, old man; don't rub that in too often."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

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

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

(baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base

From this reading You would last, if your batting hadn't been so rotten."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading You would last, if your batting hadn't been so rotten."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

the lower side of anything

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "All right, old man; don't rub that in too often."

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

at any time

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

with resolute determination

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Grimmy," said Wilson, "you'll have to try to get into the team this year.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Grimmy," said Wilson, "you'll have to try to get into the team this year.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You would last, if your batting hadn't been so rotten."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Grimmy," said Wilson, "you'll have to try to get into the team this year.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading You would last, if your batting hadn't been so rotten."

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

From this reading "All right, old man; don't rub that in too often."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Grimmy," said Wilson, "you'll have to try to get into the team this year.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

immediately past

From this reading You would last, if your batting hadn't been so rotten."

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "All right, old man; don't rub that in too often."

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "All right, old man; don't rub that in too often."

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

From this reading "All right, old man; don't rub that in too often."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

precisely, exactly

From this reading "All right, old man; don't rub that in too often."

very bad

From this reading You would last, if your batting hadn't been so rotten."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

move over something with pressure

From this reading "All right, old man; don't rub that in too often."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Grimmy," said Wilson, "you'll have to try to get into the team this year.

come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading You would last, if your batting hadn't been so rotten."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading "Grimmy," said Wilson, "you'll have to try to get into the team this year.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

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

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Grimmy," said Wilson, "you'll have to try to get into the team this year.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

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

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "All right, old man; don't rub that in too often."

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "Grimmy," said Wilson, "you'll have to try to get into the team this year.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

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

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

at the time that

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You put in a lot of extra practice at one of those bottom nets, Grimmy, and you'll find Worcester'll shove you in first choice, almost, this go."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE MADNESS OF W.E. GRIM Grim and Wilson had come back to St. Amory's firmly convinced that Biffen's was the most glorious house that had ever existed, and that it would do--thanks to Acton, Worcester, and the dervishes--great things when the cricket housers came round.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "Grimmy," said Wilson, "you'll have to try to get into the team this year.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You would last, if your batting hadn't been so rotten."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Grimmy," said Wilson, "you'll have to try to get into the team this year.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You would last, if your batting hadn't been so rotten."