5.12
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From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Howard had been obliged to give up the day's pleasure and see his friends start off without him.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Now, his business over, he was returning to college and having his first minute of leisure to see how the game came out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Howard had been obliged to give up the day's pleasure and see his friends start off without him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
give expression to
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Howard had been obliged to give up the day's pleasure and see his friends start off without him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Howard had been obliged to give up the day's pleasure and see his friends start off without him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
highest in quality
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Now, his business over, he was returning to college and having his first minute of leisure to see how the game came out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
how
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From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
immediately past
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Now, his business over, he was returning to college and having his first minute of leisure to see how the game came out.
Letchworth
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From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, his business over, he was returning to college and having his first minute of leisure to see how the game came out.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Howard had been obliged to give up the day's pleasure and see his friends start off without him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, his business over, he was returning to college and having his first minute of leisure to see how the game came out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Howard had been obliged to give up the day's pleasure and see his friends start off without him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, his business over, he was returning to college and having his first minute of leisure to see how the game came out.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Howard had been obliged to give up the day's pleasure and see his friends start off without him.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Now, his business over, he was returning to college and having his first minute of leisure to see how the game came out.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
season'snounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Howard had been obliged to give up the day's pleasure and see his friends start off without him.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Howard had been obliged to give up the day's pleasure and see his friends start off without him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Howard Letchworth settled himself comfortably by an open window in the 5.12 express and spread out the evening paper, turning, like any true college man, first to the sporting page.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was anxious to know how his team had come out in the season's greatest contest with another larger college.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Howard had been obliged to give up the day's pleasure and see his friends start off without him.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had hoped to be there to witness the game himself, and in fact the Clouds had invited him to go with them in their car, but unfortunately at the last minute a telegram came from a firm with whom he expected to be located during the summer, saying that their representative would be in the city that afternoon and would like to see him.
