Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

(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 But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Over fifty lads had entered, the Junior Class being rather better represented than any of the others.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Over fifty lads had entered, the Junior Class being rather better represented than any of the others.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Over fifty lads had entered, the Junior Class being rather better represented than any of the others.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Over fifty lads had entered, the Junior Class being rather better represented than any of the others.

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

a person who participates in competitions

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Over fifty lads had entered, the Junior Class being rather better represented than any of the others.

plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Over fifty lads had entered, the Junior Class being rather better represented than any of the others.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

a small number or amount

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

plural of “handicap” — the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Over fifty lads had entered, the Junior Class being rather better represented than any of the others.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Over fifty lads had entered, the Junior Class being rather better represented than any of the others.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

go away from a place

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

come together

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

the force of workers available

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

someone who looks on

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over fifty lads had entered, the Junior Class being rather better represented than any of the others.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

almost; nearly

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

more desirable than another

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

on the contrary

From this reading Over fifty lads had entered, the Junior Class being rather better represented than any of the others.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Over fifty lads had entered, the Junior Class being rather better represented than any of the others.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

an educational institution

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

plural of “sprint” — a quick run

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

be standing; be upright

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

carry out

From this reading But of the latter not all remained away, for a handful had been given leave to take part in the events.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Over fifty lads had entered, the Junior Class being rather better represented than any of the others.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

which person or people

From this reading Of course there were some not present; the baseball players, who were drawing to the end of fall practice; a few tennis enthusiasts; a few others who preferred the river to the grand stand; and the football men.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE HANDICAPS The Fall Handicap Meet took place on a Thursday afternoon, and practically the whole school turned out in the rôle of contestant, official or onlooker.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Le Gette and Leonard were there to toy with the shot and hammer, Earnest Lowe was on hand to compete in both the pole vault and the sprints, and there were as many others who had changed canvas for “shorts.”