Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

past form of “abate” — make less active or intense

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

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From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

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From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He would have made, in my opinion, the _beau ideal_ of a captain, for he was a gentleman, a scholar, and an athlete.

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

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

a person trained to compete in sports

From this reading He would have made, in my opinion, the _beau ideal_ of a captain, for he was a gentleman, a scholar, and an athlete.

used as intensifiers

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading He would have made, in my opinion, the _beau ideal_ of a captain, for he was a gentleman, a scholar, and an athlete.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

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

From this reading He would have made, in my opinion, the _beau ideal_ of a captain, for he was a gentleman, a scholar, and an athlete.

the post of captain

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

third-person singular of “confirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

(dated slang) a remarkable or excellent thing or person

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

fraught with uncertainty or doubt

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

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

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

a man of refinement

From this reading He would have made, in my opinion, the _beau ideal_ of a captain, for he was a gentleman, a scholar, and an athlete.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

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

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

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

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He would have made, in my opinion, the _beau ideal_ of a captain, for he was a gentleman, a scholar, and an athlete.

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

From this reading He would have made, in my opinion, the _beau ideal_ of a captain, for he was a gentleman, a scholar, and an athlete.

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

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

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

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

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

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading He would have made, in my opinion, the _beau ideal_ of a captain, for he was a gentleman, a scholar, and an athlete.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

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

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

immediately past

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

the act of departing

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He would have made, in my opinion, the _beau ideal_ of a captain, for he was a gentleman, a scholar, and an athlete.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

plural of “monitor” — someone who supervises (an examination)

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

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

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He would have made, in my opinion, the _beau ideal_ of a captain, for he was a gentleman, a scholar, and an athlete.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

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From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

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

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

plural of “racket” — a loud and disturbing noise

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading He would have made, in my opinion, the _beau ideal_ of a captain, for he was a gentleman, a scholar, and an athlete.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

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From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

not in physical motion

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

carry out

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

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

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

a special situation

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

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

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

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

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

the quality of lacking general approval or acceptance

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I was awfully sorry to see this, for I myself was leaving at midsummer, and in my own mind I had always looked upon Phil to take up the captaincy.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

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

From this reading ACTON'S LAST MOVE Phil's unpopularity had somewhat abated, for his victory in the rackets had given him a good leg up in the estimation of his fellows; but still there was the uneasy feeling that in the matter of the "footer" cap his conduct was shady, or at least dubious.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading At St. Amory's the monitors elect a captain, and Corker confirms the appointment if he thinks their choice suitable, but he insists that he must be well up in the Sixth, and not a mere athlete.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the other monitors, or at least many of them, did not look upon Phil with enthusiasm, and his election for the captaincy did not now seem the sure thing it had done a few months before.

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

From this reading He would have made, in my opinion, the _beau ideal_ of a captain, for he was a gentleman, a scholar, and an athlete.