Chapter IX

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

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

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

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

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading TOM'S PLAN FAILS "The meeting will come to order!" called Hiram.

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

From this reading TOM'S PLAN FAILS "The meeting will come to order!" called Hiram.

the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

From this reading "I'll cuff some of you fellows over the head if you don't sit down."

plural of “determination” — the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

having made preparations

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

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

From this reading "I'll cuff some of you fellows over the head if you don't sit down."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I'll cuff some of you fellows over the head if you don't sit down."

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

communicated in words

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading TOM'S PLAN FAILS "The meeting will come to order!" called Hiram.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "I'll cuff some of you fellows over the head if you don't sit down."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

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

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "I'll cuff some of you fellows over the head if you don't sit down."

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

From this reading TOM'S PLAN FAILS "The meeting will come to order!" called Hiram.

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

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

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

From this reading "I'll cuff some of you fellows over the head if you don't sit down."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I'll cuff some of you fellows over the head if you don't sit down."

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

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

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 Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading TOM'S PLAN FAILS "The meeting will come to order!" called Hiram.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I'll cuff some of you fellows over the head if you don't sit down."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading TOM'S PLAN FAILS "The meeting will come to order!" called Hiram.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I'll cuff some of you fellows over the head if you don't sit down."

plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading TOM'S PLAN FAILS "The meeting will come to order!" called Hiram.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

established beyond doubt

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

on the contrary

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

be seated

From this reading "I'll cuff some of you fellows over the head if you don't sit down."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I'll cuff some of you fellows over the head if you don't sit down."

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

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

From this reading TOM'S PLAN FAILS "The meeting will come to order!" called Hiram.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

in or at that place or location

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

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

From this reading TOM'S PLAN FAILS "The meeting will come to order!" called Hiram.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading TOM'S PLAN FAILS "The meeting will come to order!" called Hiram.

not important

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

so rude and abusive as to be unsuitable for parliament

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

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

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

(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 Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

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

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As Peaches had said, Hiram began by stating what they were there for, and by announcing that the make-up of the nine was in order.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading TOM'S PLAN FAILS "The meeting will come to order!" called Hiram.

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

From this reading Some unimportant business was disposed of, there were remarks from several lads about what the season might have in store, there were many determinations expressed about how well the Excelsior team would play that season, and then Hiram said:

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'll cuff some of you fellows over the head if you don't sit down."