used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
CHESSnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
didn't
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From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
discouragingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
and nothing more
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
Meeker's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
and nothing more
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
Payson
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From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
POLITICSnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
sodnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
spongeverbUS /spʌndʒ/
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading POLITICS AND CHESS Payson appeared on Monday and took up his lodgings in the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By that time the river was over its banks, Meeker’s Marsh was a lake, the athletic field was like a sponge, and outdoor practice was impossible.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
(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 But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Payson didn’t waste that week, by any means, but, with the first game only a fortnight off, the enforced confinement to the gymnasium was discouraging.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But, as events proved, he might just as well have delayed his arrival for another week, for on Sunday morning it began to rain as though it meant to flood the country, and it continued practically without interruption until Wednesday night.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work in the cage went on, but the fellows were getting tired of it, and longed for sod under foot and sky overhead.
