used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a wide difference of opinion as to the outcome of it.
in the past
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
(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 Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a wide difference of opinion as to the outcome of it.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
BUFFnounUS /bʌf/
an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading TWO SHEETS OF BUFF PAPER The warm weather continued on Friday.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
without stop or interruption
From this reading TWO SHEETS OF BUFF PAPER The warm weather continued on Friday.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading There was a wide difference of opinion as to the outcome of it.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
erstwhileadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
a boy or man
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading TWO SHEETS OF BUFF PAPER The warm weather continued on Friday.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a wide difference of opinion as to the outcome of it.
jubilantlyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
and nothing more
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
morrow's
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From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO SHEETS OF BUFF PAPER The warm weather continued on Friday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TWO SHEETS OF BUFF PAPER The warm weather continued on Friday.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There was a wide difference of opinion as to the outcome of it.
others
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From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading There was a wide difference of opinion as to the outcome of it.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading TWO SHEETS OF BUFF PAPER The warm weather continued on Friday.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
pessimistsnounUS /ˈpesəmɪsts/
plural of “pessimist” — a person who expects the worst
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
prophesying
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From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
SHEETSnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading TWO SHEETS OF BUFF PAPER The warm weather continued on Friday.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO SHEETS OF BUFF PAPER The warm weather continued on Friday.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a wide difference of opinion as to the outcome of it.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a wide difference of opinion as to the outcome of it.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO SHEETS OF BUFF PAPER The warm weather continued on Friday.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading TWO SHEETS OF BUFF PAPER The warm weather continued on Friday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a wide difference of opinion as to the outcome of it.
wasn't
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From this reading Perhaps there was somewhere a fellow who managed to put the game out of his thoughts and attend to his duty in the form of study, but if so he wasn’t in evidence.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading TWO SHEETS OF BUFF PAPER The warm weather continued on Friday.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
which person or people
From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There was a wide difference of opinion as to the outcome of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Between recitations The Prospect and entrances of the halls swarmed with boys, all intent on the discussion of just one subject, the morrow’s game.
Yardley
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From this reading Fellows who two weeks ago had predicted a Yardley victory were now shaking their heads gloomily and talking defeat, while others, erstwhile pessimists, were now jubilantly prophesying a glorious triumph for the Blue.
