aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Oh, Doris!” cried Zona; “here is Hal!
Darrell
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From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
Desmond
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From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
Fairport's
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From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
Fardale
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From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
Hal
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From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Oh, Doris!” cried Zona; “here is Hal!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I say, here is Hal, Doris!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Oh, Doris!” cried Zona; “here is Hal!
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 As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Doris!” cried Zona; “here is Hal!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
express in words
From this reading I say, here is Hal, Doris!
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
Templeton
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From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
which person or people
From this reading Zona smiled on Hal and bowed to him, but Doris seemed anxiously watching the Fardale players, who were grouped about their captain, near the bench.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fairport’s new grand stand was filled long before the time arrived for the game with Fardale to begin.
ZonanounUS /ˈzoʊnə/
(anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure
From this reading As Hal Darrell entered he was both surprised and pleased to see, seated together, three girls, two of whom he knew, for they were Doris Templeton and Zona Desmond.
