touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
(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 All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD RIVAL'S STRATAGEM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was then Seawall against the country!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
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 All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
divisible by two
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
finalsnounUS /ˈfaɪnəlz/
plural of “final” — the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
heatsnounUS /hiːts/
plural of “heat” — a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
ten 10s
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
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 All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
immediately past
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD RIVAL'S STRATAGEM.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
RIVAL'SnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
possessive form of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading AN OLD RIVAL'S STRATAGEM.
an educational institution
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
Seawallnoun
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
move hurridly
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
STRATAGEMnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading AN OLD RIVAL'S STRATAGEM.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
swimmersnounUS /ˈswɪmərz/
plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was then Seawall against the country!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
the act of testing something
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
which person or people
From this reading All the other events were over and every one was looking eagerly forward to the trial of speed between Frank Armstrong and Peters, for every one who had watched the early heats in this event knew that it lay between these two for first place.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The great event of the day, the finals of the hundred yards' swim, was reserved for the last.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It was Seawall against the Point, or even more than that, for Peters was one of the best swimmers at the school he attended in New York City.
