used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH The balance of the week was a busy time for Dick.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Those whom Dick longed to secure had an excuse for every inducement he could set forth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH The balance of the week was a busy time for Dick.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH The balance of the week was a busy time for Dick.
buttonholedverbUS /ˈbʌtənhoʊld/
past form of “buttonhole” — detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
classroomnounUS /ˈklæsruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Those whom Dick longed to secure had an excuse for every inducement he could set forth.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
densnounUS /denz/
plural of “den” — the habitation of wild animals
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH The balance of the week was a busy time for Dick.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
divisible by two
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Those whom Dick longed to secure had an excuse for every inducement he could set forth.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH The balance of the week was a busy time for Dick.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Those whom Dick longed to secure had an excuse for every inducement he could set forth.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those whom Dick longed to secure had an excuse for every inducement he could set forth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
HOCKEYnounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH The balance of the week was a busy time for Dick.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading Those whom Dick longed to secure had an excuse for every inducement he could set forth.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Those whom Dick longed to secure had an excuse for every inducement he could set forth.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH The balance of the week was a busy time for Dick.
a particular point in time
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH The balance of the week was a busy time for Dick.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
a person who is being chased
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
recruitverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
get by special effort
From this reading Those whom Dick longed to secure had an excuse for every inducement he could set forth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Those whom Dick longed to secure had an excuse for every inducement he could set forth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
refrain from harming
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH The balance of the week was a busy time for Dick.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH The balance of the week was a busy time for Dick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
hard to endure
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH The balance of the week was a busy time for Dick.
waylaidverbUS /ˈweɪleɪd/
inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH The balance of the week was a busy time for Dick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
which person or people
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those whom Dick longed to secure had an excuse for every inducement he could set forth.
belonging to which person
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His usual hour of study before supper was dropped, and he spent that time with every other spare moment in trying to recruit candidates for the crews.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading He buttonholed boys in classroom and even in chapel, pursued them across the frozen Yard, waylaid them in the corridors, and bearded them in their dens; and all with small success.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Those who displayed a willingness to go in for rowing were almost invariably younger fellows whose ambitions were better developed than their muscles.
