(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
BarrowsnounUS /ˈbæroʊz/
plural of “barrow” — the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
four-oared
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From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WON IN THE LAST STROKES.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
keelsnounUS /kiːlz/
plural of “keel” — a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
immediately past
From this reading WON IN THE LAST STROKES.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
Phillips
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From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
plottersnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
any competition
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
STROKESnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading WON IN THE LAST STROKES.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WON IN THE LAST STROKES.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, that did not fully convince him that they had drawn all the teeth of the plotters by changing the shells in which the race was to be rowed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
varsitynounUS /ˈvɑːrsɪti/
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jim Phillips, in the light of the surprising discovery of the loaded keels of the two shells, had not forgotten what he had seen on the marked map.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he went down the river before the four-oared race, which was to start at the bridge, he looked eagerly at the points along the course that had been indicated on the map, but he could see nothing to arouse suspicion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading WON IN THE LAST STROKES.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was unlikely that there would be any attempt to interfere with the minor races—Barrows and his crowd would, undoubtedly, confine themselves to the varsity contest.
