achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SPECTACLE Games and girls fortunately are but interludes in schoolboy life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SPECTACLE Games and girls fortunately are but interludes in schoolboy life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
Boxford
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From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SPECTACLE Games and girls fortunately are but interludes in schoolboy life.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
at any time
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
examsnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmz/
plural of “exam” — a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
apart from; not including
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
fivesnounUS /faɪvz/
a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading THE SPECTACLE Games and girls fortunately are but interludes in schoolboy life.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
set up or found
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
GamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE SPECTACLE Games and girls fortunately are but interludes in schoolboy life.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE SPECTACLE Games and girls fortunately are but interludes in schoolboy life.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
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 There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPECTACLE Games and girls fortunately are but interludes in schoolboy life.
indooradjectiveUS /ˈɪndɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place within a building
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
interludesnounUS /ˈɪntərluːdz/
plural of “interlude” — an intervening period or episode
From this reading THE SPECTACLE Games and girls fortunately are but interludes in schoolboy life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
Jimmie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE SPECTACLE Games and girls fortunately are but interludes in schoolboy life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
not any; not one
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
an educational institution
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading THE SPECTACLE Games and girls fortunately are but interludes in schoolboy life.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
SPECTACLEnounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading THE SPECTACLE Games and girls fortunately are but interludes in schoolboy life.
the season of growth
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
having a supporting base
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
a state of acute pain
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPECTACLE Games and girls fortunately are but interludes in schoolboy life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There were to be no more games, except indoor baseball and fives, until the hockey season which rarely set in before the Christmas holidays.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
(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 And it was well they were not, for studies had been suffering during the football season, and at the exams, which came the week following the Boxford game, both Tony and Kit found that they were standing lower in the school than they had ever stood before.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
belonging to which person
From this reading The little group of boys, whose fortunes we have been following, were not particularly interested in indoor baseball, except Jimmie, whose athletic achievements had been altogether on the diamond in the spring.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
a late time of life
From this reading Were it otherwise, it is to be feared that the specific objects for which boys are sent away from home during such valuable years would receive but little of their attention.
