Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

having companions or an escort

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

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

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

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

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

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

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

directed downward

From this reading Fred Lyons was too downcast to make an effort to put a good face on the matter.

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From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Fred Lyons was too downcast to make an effort to put a good face on the matter.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Fred Lyons was too downcast to make an effort to put a good face on the matter.

an act that fails

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

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

From this reading Fred Lyons was too downcast to make an effort to put a good face on the matter.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Fred Lyons was too downcast to make an effort to put a good face on the matter.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

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

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You might have known!"

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

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

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

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

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

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading You might have known!"

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

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

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading Fred Lyons was too downcast to make an effort to put a good face on the matter.

engage in

From this reading Fred Lyons was too downcast to make an effort to put a good face on the matter.

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 A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Fred Lyons was too downcast to make an effort to put a good face on the matter.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading You might have known!"

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fred Lyons was too downcast to make an effort to put a good face on the matter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Fred Lyons was too downcast to make an effort to put a good face on the matter.

past form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

Identical; not different.

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

express in words

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

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

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

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

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Fred Lyons was too downcast to make an effort to put a good face on the matter.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

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

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.

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

From this reading Fred Lyons was too downcast to make an effort to put a good face on the matter.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

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

From this reading As for Coach Driscoll, it was hard to say what his feelings were, for he looked and acted the same in success or failure.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

which person or people

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Those who had remained at home shrugged their shoulders and said: "Well, what did you go for?

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading A CONFERENCE As it happened, an unusually large number of fellows had accompanied the team that day, and in consequence a great many disappointed and disgruntled youths returned to Warne and a late supper and recited discouraging stories of the contest.