used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
and nothing more
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
lazinessnounUS /ˈleɪzinəs/
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
limelightnounUS /ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
a focus of public attention
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
not any; not one
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
PeenounUS /piː/
liquid excretory product
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
pennantnounUS /ˈpenənt/
the award given to the champion
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
regaledverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪld/
past form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
Rockledge
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From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
RulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
saturatedadjectiveUS /ˈsætʃəreɪtɪd/
being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
THRILLSnounUS /θrɪlz/
plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CIRCUS THRILLS There was a great celebration on the Rockledge campus that night in honor of the victory.
WeeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rules were relaxed and the boys were allowed to do just about as they chose.
at the time that
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
which person or people
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Bobby had been accorded the honor of setting the torch to the pile in recognition of the part he had played in the winning of the pennant, but when in addition he was called on for a speech he, blushing furiously, took refuge behind his comrades, and Billy, who had no scruples against being in the limelight, took his place and regaled the crowd with some of his choicest jokes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A great heap of boxes and barrels had been piled up to a height of a dozen feet or more, saturated with oil and set on fire, while the jubilant Rockledge boys did a snake dance around the blazing pile.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Even Pee Wee danced, and when that animated mountain so far forgot his natural laziness as to indulge in dancing it was positive proof that the occasion was worth it.
