Chapter XXXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading In the bleachers were many townspeople, both Randall and Boxer Hall adherents.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

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

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

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

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

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

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

(used in the plural) an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In the bleachers were many townspeople, both Randall and Boxer Hall adherents.

someone who fights with his fists for sport

From this reading In the bleachers were many townspeople, both Randall and Boxer Hall adherents.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

the status of being a champion

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

a rounded spherical form

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In the bleachers were many townspeople, both Randall and Boxer Hall adherents.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

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

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

in the recent past

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

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 THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

plural of “nine” — the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

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

From this reading In the bleachers were many townspeople, both Randall and Boxer Hall adherents.

surpassing any previously established record

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

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

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

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

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

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

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

From this reading In the bleachers were many townspeople, both Randall and Boxer Hall adherents.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

lacking protection or defense

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

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

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

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

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

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

From this reading In the bleachers were many townspeople, both Randall and Boxer Hall adherents.

at the time that

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It seemed as if the unprotected seats, shimmering in the hot sun, were composed of mats of straw hats, with colored bands for ornaments.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading There was a record-breaking crowd, every seat seeming to be filled when the two nines, in their natty uniforms, began their warming-up work.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading In the grand stands there was a conglomeration of many colors, formed by the hats of girls, and the gay banners they carried, the yellow and maroon of Randall mingling with the red and green of Boxer Hall, a combination lately adopted.

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME From grand stands and bleachers came cheers, yells, songs and cries of many kinds.