used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But he was not altogether right, for Joe tossed restlessly on his pillow and thought bitterly of the morrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
BannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading But he was not altogether right, for Joe tossed restlessly on his pillow and thought bitterly of the morrow.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was not altogether right, for Joe tossed restlessly on his pillow and thought bitterly of the morrow.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
ExcelsiornounUS /ɪkˈselsiər/
thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
FillmorenounUS /ˈfɪlmɔːr/
elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874)
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he was not altogether right, for Joe tossed restlessly on his pillow and thought bitterly of the morrow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
Joe
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From this reading But he was not altogether right, for Joe tossed restlessly on his pillow and thought bitterly of the morrow.
Joe's
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From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
Luke'snounUS /luːks/
possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
Morningside
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From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading But he was not altogether right, for Joe tossed restlessly on his pillow and thought bitterly of the morrow.
ninesnounUS /naɪnz/
plural of “nine” — the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he was not altogether right, for Joe tossed restlessly on his pillow and thought bitterly of the morrow.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
percentagenounUS /pərˈsentədʒ/
a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading But he was not altogether right, for Joe tossed restlessly on his pillow and thought bitterly of the morrow.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading But he was not altogether right, for Joe tossed restlessly on his pillow and thought bitterly of the morrow.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But he was not altogether right, for Joe tossed restlessly on his pillow and thought bitterly of the morrow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But he was not altogether right, for Joe tossed restlessly on his pillow and thought bitterly of the morrow.
bound or secured closely
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
male cat
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading But he was not altogether right, for Joe tossed restlessly on his pillow and thought bitterly of the morrow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was the morning of the day of the big game--the final contest between Morningside and Excelsior for the possession of the Blue Banner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
at the time that
From this reading The apartment was in darkness and quiet reigned when the messenger listened, so he reported that both lads were slumbering.
whoever
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From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Fillmore, after hearing Luke's confession, had sent a messenger to Joe's room with instructions to see if our hero and Tom were asleep.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So far the two nines were tied as regards their percentage of victories, and the banner would go to whoever won the diamond battle on this occasion.
