used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
carefully weighed
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
deploringverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
didn't
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From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
divisible by two
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
to or in any or all places
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
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 Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
FricknounUS /frɪk/
United States industrialist who amassed a fortune in the steel industry (1849-1919)
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
coins made of gold
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having some one hold Frick while he punched him was not quite sportsmanlike.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Having some one hold Frick while he punched him was not quite sportsmanlike.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
something that is lost
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
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 A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
information about recent and important events
From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having some one hold Frick while he punched him was not quite sportsmanlike.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having some one hold Frick while he punched him was not quite sportsmanlike.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Having some one hold Frick while he punched him was not quite sportsmanlike.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Having some one hold Frick while he punched him was not quite sportsmanlike.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
Roy
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From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
an educational institution
From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Having some one hold Frick while he punched him was not quite sportsmanlike.
sportsmanlikeadjective
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading Having some one hold Frick while he punched him was not quite sportsmanlike.
be standing; be upright
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
carry out
From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
third-choice
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From this reading Of course Toby was lost to football for the rest of the season, although, as he was, at most, but a third-choice quarter, the loss was not considered serious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
TUBB
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From this reading TUBB ON THE TRAIL It didn’t take long for the news to get around the school.
TuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
waylaying
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From this reading By evening it was known everywhere that Toby Tucker was on probation for waylaying Roy Frick and beating him up.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
wreakverbUS /riːk/
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
From this reading A good many fellows took the stand that Toby deserved a gold medal instead of probation, even while deploring the fact that he had employed questionable means to wreak vengeance.
