used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
any thing at all
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
make certain of
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
confined by bonds
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
bulliesnounUS /ˈbʊliz/
plural of “bully” — a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
cricketernoun
an athlete who plays cricket
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
one or the other of two
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
else
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From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
divisible by two
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
at any time
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
forgetsverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
hybridnounUS /ˈhaɪbrəd/
a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., “monolingual” has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
Jan'snounUS /dʒænz/
possessive form of “jan” — the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
MagnounUS /mæɡ/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
not any; not one
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
on one occasion
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
public-school
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From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
without much difficulty
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
move hurridly
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
an educational institution
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
in a serious manner
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
SteeplechasenounUS /ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/
a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
Thenceforward
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
to-day
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From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those were not Jan’s strong points, though he took them no less seriously at the time.
which person or people
From this reading THE EVE OF OFFICE Thenceforward the career of Jan was that of the public-school cricketer who is less readily remembered as anything else.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It takes a dip into bound volumes of the Mag. to assure one that “solid work in the bullies” (of the old hybrid game) eventually landed him into the Fifteen, and that he was placed more than once in the Mile and the Steeplechase without ever winning either.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading One forgets that he had to rush out to early school like other people, and even work harder than most to keep afloat in form.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They kept him fit during the winter, but not through them would his name be alive to-day.
