used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DICK AND JIM GO ON A SHOOTING TRIP.
quickly and without warning
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
(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 They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK AND JIM GO ON A SHOOTING TRIP.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
AthleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Athletics were uppermost in their talk.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
Dave
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From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK AND JIM GO ON A SHOOTING TRIP.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DICK AND JIM GO ON A SHOOTING TRIP.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
JIM
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From this reading DICK AND JIM GO ON A SHOOTING TRIP.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICK AND JIM GO ON A SHOOTING TRIP.
on one occasion
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
PentathlonnounUS /penˈtæθlən/
an athletic contest consisting of five different events
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
pronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
Putnam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading DICK AND JIM GO ON A SHOOTING TRIP.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Athletics were uppermost in their talk.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Athletics were uppermost in their talk.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading DICK AND JIM GO ON A SHOOTING TRIP.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Athletics were uppermost in their talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two months of the fall term had come and gone; Thanksgiving Day was close at hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Athletics were uppermost in their talk.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading They discussed everything in turn--the arguments, pro and con, for winning the cup; the chances of the crew, the nine, the track team; the rival merits of Dave Ellis and Johnson for the Pentathlon; then all at once Putnam abruptly changed the subject.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dick stood in front of his locker, dressing leisurely after his practice on the track, and chatting with Jim Putnam, the captain of the crew.
