Chapter III

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

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

later than; following

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

(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 A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Come along with us, Farnum, if you're walking that way."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

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

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

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

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Come on, Bob, let's go to quarters.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

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

From this reading Come on, Bob, let's go to quarters.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

being one more than seven

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

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From this reading Come along with us, Farnum, if you're walking that way."

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

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 A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

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

From this reading Come on, Bob, let's go to quarters.

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

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

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

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Come along with us, Farnum, if you're walking that way."

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

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

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

From this reading Come on, Bob, let's go to quarters.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

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

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

select carefully from a group

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

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

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Come on, Bob, let's go to quarters.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

a smallest army unit

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

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

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Come along with us, Farnum, if you're walking that way."

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

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A HAPPY SURPRISE Robert and Stonewell spent the first day of their return in getting settled and in seeing the football coaches and talking about the football material of the new fourth class.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

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

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

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

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

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

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

create by training and teaching

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

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

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Come along with us, Farnum, if you're walking that way."

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Come along with us, Farnum, if you're walking that way."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Come along with us, Farnum, if you're walking that way."

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

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

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

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

which person or people

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

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

From this reading "We'll start in to-morrow, fellows, good and hard," said Stonewell; "be on the field at eight in the morning; we'll get the whole fourth class out later, after they've finished their morning drill, and we'll size up and pick out the likely ones and give them a tryout.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Come along with us, Farnum, if you're walking that way."

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A number of the regular players had already returned, and the afternoon train brought in about twenty midshipmen who had been in the squad the previous year, all of whom were now eager to commence practice.

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

From this reading Come along with us, Farnum, if you're walking that way."