Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Overhead a few white clouds drifted lazily about against a warm blue sky.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a perfect afternoon.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

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

From this reading From there he had an uninterrupted view.

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

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sun shone brightly and mocked at light overcoats.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

covered with (or as if with) a blanket

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Overhead a few white clouds drifted lazily about against a warm blue sky.

with brightness

From this reading The sun shone brightly and mocked at light overcoats.

seed vessel having hooks or prickles

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Overhead a few white clouds drifted lazily about against a warm blue sky.

plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Overhead a few white clouds drifted lazily about against a warm blue sky.

enclose with a fence

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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Overhead a few white clouds drifted lazily about against a warm blue sky.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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feel about uncertainly or blindly

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of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

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

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading From there he had an uninterrupted view.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a perfect afternoon.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading Overhead a few white clouds drifted lazily about against a warm blue sky.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

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of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The sun shone brightly and mocked at light overcoats.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

past form of “mock” — treat with contempt

From this reading The sun shone brightly and mocked at light overcoats.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

plural of “overcoat” — a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading The sun shone brightly and mocked at light overcoats.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Overhead a few white clouds drifted lazily about against a warm blue sky.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading It was a perfect afternoon.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The sun shone brightly and mocked at light overcoats.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Overhead a few white clouds drifted lazily about against a warm blue sky.

be standing; be upright

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

From this reading The sun shone brightly and mocked at light overcoats.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From there he had an uninterrupted view.

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

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

past form of “trundle” — move heavily

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

having undisturbed continuity

From this reading From there he had an uninterrupted view.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading From there he had an uninterrupted view.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Overhead a few white clouds drifted lazily about against a warm blue sky.

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

From this reading It was a perfect afternoon.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.

a Caucasian

From this reading Overhead a few white clouds drifted lazily about against a warm blue sky.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading THE RESULT OF A FUMBLE Sydney Burr had trundled himself out to the field and had drawn his tricycle close up to the low wooden fence that divides the gridiron from the grand stand and against which the players on the benches lean their blanketed backs.