used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Yes, considering that the nine has made a barrel of money every year, it would be a paying proposition," added Holly Cross.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading "Yes, considering that the nine has made a barrel of money every year, it would be a paying proposition," added Holly Cross.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "If they sold stock, lots of fellows would be glad to buy."
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading "Yes, considering that the nine has made a barrel of money every year, it would be a paying proposition," added Holly Cross.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "Yes, considering that the nine has made a barrel of money every year, it would be a paying proposition," added Holly Cross.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
don't
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From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
EddingtonnounUS /ˈedɪŋtən/
English astronomer remembered for his popular elucidation of relativity theory (1882-1944)
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Yes, considering that the nine has made a barrel of money every year, it would be a paying proposition," added Holly Cross.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "If they sold stock, lots of fellows would be glad to buy."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, considering that the nine has made a barrel of money every year, it would be a paying proposition," added Holly Cross.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
HollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading "Yes, considering that the nine has made a barrel of money every year, it would be a paying proposition," added Holly Cross.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If they sold stock, lots of fellows would be glad to buy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
a large number or amount
From this reading "If they sold stock, lots of fellows would be glad to buy."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Yes, considering that the nine has made a barrel of money every year, it would be a paying proposition," added Holly Cross.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
engage in
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
Mort
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From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading "Yes, considering that the nine has made a barrel of money every year, it would be a paying proposition," added Holly Cross.
PITCHFORK'S
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From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading "Yes, considering that the nine has made a barrel of money every year, it would be a paying proposition," added Holly Cross.
with speed
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading "If they sold stock, lots of fellows would be glad to buy."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
straightenverbUS /ˈstreɪtən/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
subscribedadjectiveUS /səbˈskraɪbd/
(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
a quantity of money
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
at the time that
From this reading PITCHFORK'S TALL HAT There was a buzz of excitement among the college students when the notice had been read, calling for a meeting of the athletic committee, to straighten out a financial tangle.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why don't they make the ball nine a stock concern?" asked Mort Eddington, whose father was an "operator" in Wall street.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were various comments, and, though some remarked that it was "always that way," and that a "few fellows had to be depended on for the money," and like sentiments, the majority of opinion was that the sum needed would quickly be subscribed.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "Yes, considering that the nine has made a barrel of money every year, it would be a paying proposition," added Holly Cross.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, considering that the nine has made a barrel of money every year, it would be a paying proposition," added Holly Cross.
