Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

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

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Winning of the Cup The big crowd was strangely quiet at the recommencement of play.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Winning of the Cup The big crowd was strangely quiet at the recommencement of play.

confined by bonds

From this reading The game was bound to be a great one for the spectators.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But on this occasion the scoring of St. Cuthbert's gift-goal seemed to have robbed the game of interest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

very good

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The Winning of the Cup The big crowd was strangely quiet at the recommencement of play.

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

From this reading The Winning of the Cup The big crowd was strangely quiet at the recommencement of play.

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From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

one or the other of two

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

every person

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

create by hammering

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

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From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The game was bound to be a great one for the spectators.

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From this reading But on this occasion the scoring of St. Cuthbert's gift-goal seemed to have robbed the game of interest.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

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

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But on this occasion the scoring of St. Cuthbert's gift-goal seemed to have robbed the game of interest.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

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

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

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

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But on this occasion the scoring of St. Cuthbert's gift-goal seemed to have robbed the game of interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

fitted with or secured by a key

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

immediately past

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

come into possession of

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading But on this occasion the scoring of St. Cuthbert's gift-goal seemed to have robbed the game of interest.

tentacles of octopus prepared as food

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Winning of the Cup The big crowd was strangely quiet at the recommencement of play.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But on this occasion the scoring of St. Cuthbert's gift-goal seemed to have robbed the game of interest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The game was bound to be a great one for the spectators.

above and across; more than

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The Winning of the Cup The big crowd was strangely quiet at the recommencement of play.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The Winning of the Cup The big crowd was strangely quiet at the recommencement of play.

beginning again

From this reading The Winning of the Cup The big crowd was strangely quiet at the recommencement of play.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading But on this occasion the scoring of St. Cuthbert's gift-goal seemed to have robbed the game of interest.

evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score

From this reading But on this occasion the scoring of St. Cuthbert's gift-goal seemed to have robbed the game of interest.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But on this occasion the scoring of St. Cuthbert's gift-goal seemed to have robbed the game of interest.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading The game was bound to be a great one for the spectators.

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From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

in a strange manner

From this reading The Winning of the Cup The big crowd was strangely quiet at the recommencement of play.

the quality of being superior

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

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

From this reading The Winning of the Cup The big crowd was strangely quiet at the recommencement of play.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But on this occasion the scoring of St. Cuthbert's gift-goal seemed to have robbed the game of interest.

plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

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

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

precisely as stated

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

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

From this reading The Winning of the Cup The big crowd was strangely quiet at the recommencement of play.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.

having won

From this reading The Winning of the Cup The big crowd was strangely quiet at the recommencement of play.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had come together with great expectations, promising itself a lot of corking thrills, for the magic of the previous duel between Forge and the Octopus had never lost its charm.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Everyone knew that the champions of Foxenby and St. Cuthbert's must be keyed up to their very highest pitch, and wondered whether, in the time that had elapsed since the last match either of the captains had developed any new wiles by which to obtain a superiority over his rival.