Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Professor Nast, the chairman of the Athletic Committee, blinked gravely through his glasses and looked about the room.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

speak to

From this reading Dates and other particulars were liberally supplied, and the name and address of the captain of the team were given.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

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

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "You've sent for Mr. Cowan?" he asked.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes

From this reading Professor Nast, the chairman of the Athletic Committee, blinked gravely through his glasses and looked about the room.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Dates and other particulars were liberally supplied, and the name and address of the captain of the team were given.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

From this reading Professor Nast, the chairman of the Athletic Committee, blinked gravely through his glasses and looked about the room.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Professor Nast, the chairman of the Athletic Committee, blinked gravely through his glasses and looked about the room.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

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

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading Dates and other particulars were liberally supplied, and the name and address of the captain of the team were given.

in a discouraging manner

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Dates and other particulars were liberally supplied, and the name and address of the captain of the team were given.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Professor Nast, the chairman of the Athletic Committee, blinked gravely through his glasses and looked about the room.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Professor Nast, the chairman of the Athletic Committee, blinked gravely through his glasses and looked about the room.

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

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

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

From this reading "You've sent for Mr. Cowan?" he asked.

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

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

freely in a nonliteral manner

From this reading Dates and other particulars were liberally supplied, and the name and address of the captain of the team were given.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Professor Nast, the chairman of the Athletic Committee, blinked gravely through his glasses and looked about the room.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "You've sent for Mr. Cowan?" he asked.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Dates and other particulars were liberally supplied, and the name and address of the captain of the team were given.

United States political cartoonist (1840-1902)

From this reading Professor Nast, the chairman of the Athletic Committee, blinked gravely through his glasses and looked about the room.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

many times at short intervals

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Dates and other particulars were liberally supplied, and the name and address of the captain of the team were given.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Dates and other particulars were liberally supplied, and the name and address of the captain of the team were given.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Professor Nast, the chairman of the Athletic Committee, blinked gravely through his glasses and looked about the room.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

precisely, exactly

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

possessive form of “robinson” — English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Professor Nast, the chairman of the Athletic Committee, blinked gravely through his glasses and looked about the room.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "You've sent for Mr. Cowan?" he asked.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

with concise and precise brevity; to the point

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Dates and other particulars were liberally supplied, and the name and address of the captain of the team were given.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

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

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Professor Nast, the chairman of the Athletic Committee, blinked gravely through his glasses and looked about the room.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

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

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge.

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

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

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

From this reading Dates and other particulars were liberally supplied, and the name and address of the captain of the team were given.

belonging to which person

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

a late time of life

From this reading A PLAN AND A CONFESSION Robinson's protest set forth succinctly that Cowan had, three years previous, played left tackle on the football team of a certain academy--whose right to the title of academy was often questioned--and had received money for his services.

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

From this reading "You've sent for Mr. Cowan?" he asked.