used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He found his chief interest in books and reading, although he was by no means a “dig” or a recluse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
for the reason that
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He found his chief interest in books and reading, although he was by no means a “dig” or a recluse.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He found his chief interest in books and reading, although he was by no means a “dig” or a recluse.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He found his chief interest in books and reading, although he was by no means a “dig” or a recluse.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading His particular chum, Frank Lawrence, was a different lad.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
debatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
greatly pleased
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading His particular chum, Frank Lawrence, was a different lad.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading He found his chief interest in books and reading, although he was by no means a “dig” or a recluse.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading However, the two boys made a fine team, and each supplied what the other may have lacked.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
FAIRFIELD
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From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
set up or found
From this reading He found his chief interest in books and reading, although he was by no means a “dig” or a recluse.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading His particular chum, Frank Lawrence, was a different lad.
usually; as a rule
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading However, the two boys made a fine team, and each supplied what the other may have lacked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His particular chum, Frank Lawrence, was a different lad.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the two boys made a fine team, and each supplied what the other may have lacked.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He found his chief interest in books and reading, although he was by no means a “dig” or a recluse.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
a small worthless amount
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading However, the two boys made a fine team, and each supplied what the other may have lacked.
a boy or man
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading His particular chum, Frank Lawrence, was a different lad.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading However, the two boys made a fine team, and each supplied what the other may have lacked.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However, the two boys made a fine team, and each supplied what the other may have lacked.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He found his chief interest in books and reading, although he was by no means a “dig” or a recluse.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
not any; not one
From this reading He found his chief interest in books and reading, although he was by no means a “dig” or a recluse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He found his chief interest in books and reading, although he was by no means a “dig” or a recluse.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
ORGANIZEDadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading However, the two boys made a fine team, and each supplied what the other may have lacked.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His particular chum, Frank Lawrence, was a different lad.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He found his chief interest in books and reading, although he was by no means a “dig” or a recluse.
reclusenounUS /rɪˈkluːs/
one who lives in solitude
From this reading He found his chief interest in books and reading, although he was by no means a “dig” or a recluse.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading However, the two boys made a fine team, and each supplied what the other may have lacked.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading However, the two boys made a fine team, and each supplied what the other may have lacked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading However, the two boys made a fine team, and each supplied what the other may have lacked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading However, the two boys made a fine team, and each supplied what the other may have lacked.
at the time that
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading HOW THE FAIRFIELD BOYS ORGANIZED I knew several of the boys at Fairfield, and because I was much interested in debating generally, I was delighted when Jack Mason asked me if I would like to go with him to a meeting called to discuss the organization of a debating club.
a late time of life
From this reading Jack was a fine lad about seventeen years old; he was an enthusiastic ball player and delighted in outdoor sports.
