used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
(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 Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True to his promise, Dick had been on hand at the appointed time with his camera and they had carried out the program he had suggested.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
subject to appointment
From this reading True to his promise, Dick had been on hand at the appointed time with his camera and they had carried out the program he had suggested.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading True to his promise, Dick had been on hand at the appointed time with his camera and they had carried out the program he had suggested.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading True to his promise, Dick had been on hand at the appointed time with his camera and they had carried out the program he had suggested.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
someone who is a detective
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading True to his promise, Dick had been on hand at the appointed time with his camera and they had carried out the program he had suggested.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
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From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
Joe
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From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading True to his promise, Dick had been on hand at the appointed time with his camera and they had carried out the program he had suggested.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading True to his promise, Dick had been on hand at the appointed time with his camera and they had carried out the program he had suggested.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading True to his promise, Dick had been on hand at the appointed time with his camera and they had carried out the program he had suggested.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True to his promise, Dick had been on hand at the appointed time with his camera and they had carried out the program he had suggested.
a special situation
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Above all, he was anxious to spend all the time he could in practice, so as to report at the training camp in superb condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
TRAININGnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True to his promise, Dick had been on hand at the appointed time with his camera and they had carried out the program he had suggested.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP The next few days flew by as though on wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One thing that pleased him immensely was the success of the scheme he had carried through with Dick Talbot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were a hundred things to be done before Joe would set out on the long swing around the circuit that was to increase or diminish his fame, as fate might decree.
