Chapter XVII

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

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

(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 he did, and all the time he was dressing and all through breakfast he felt jumpy and scared.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

a quantity of money

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

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

From this reading But he did, and all the time he was dressing and all through breakfast he felt jumpy and scared.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

any thing at all

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

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

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At ten he and Steve Le Gette were to have a final session on the field.

aroused or activated

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading But he did, and all the time he was dressing and all through breakfast he felt jumpy and scared.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he did, and all the time he was dressing and all through breakfast he felt jumpy and scared.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

harmful to the mind or morals

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But he did, and all the time he was dressing and all through breakfast he felt jumpy and scared.

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From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading But he did, and all the time he was dressing and all through breakfast he felt jumpy and scared.

take in solid food

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But he did, and all the time he was dressing and all through breakfast he felt jumpy and scared.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading At ten he and Steve Le Gette were to have a final session on the field.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading At ten he and Steve Le Gette were to have a final session on the field.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

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

From this reading At ten he and Steve Le Gette were to have a final session on the field.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

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

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

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

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

being in a tense state

From this reading But he did, and all the time he was dressing and all through breakfast he felt jumpy and scared.

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

From this reading At ten he and Steve Le Gette were to have a final session on the field.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

easily agitated

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

according to the clock

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

above and across; more than

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

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From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

made afraid

From this reading But he did, and all the time he was dressing and all through breakfast he felt jumpy and scared.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading At ten he and Steve Le Gette were to have a final session on the field.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

be seated

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

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

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

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

From this reading At ten he and Steve Le Gette were to have a final session on the field.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

the rays of the sun

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

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

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

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

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But he did, and all the time he was dressing and all through breakfast he felt jumpy and scared.

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

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading It was a relief to get out of doors afterwards and sit in the sunlight in front of Manning with some of the fellows and wait for ten o’clock to arrive.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading He managed to eat a normal amount of food, although he didn’t want anything but a cup of coffee, for fear that his table companions might surmise the degrading fact that he was as nervous as any tyro.

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

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

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

From this reading At ten he and Steve Le Gette were to have a final session on the field.

at the time that

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TASKER GOES OVER Why, when he had already gone through one Pearsall game, Stuart should have awakened on the morning of November twentieth with his heart in his mouth was beyond him.