Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

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

From this reading Wherever the freshmen gathered they discussed the game and the work of Gordon and Merriwell.

present reasons and arguments

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

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

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

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

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

deserving of contempt or scorn

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Wherever the freshmen gathered they discussed the game and the work of Gordon and Merriwell.

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From this reading WHAT DITSON WANTED.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

promote over another

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

a boy or man

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

natural and unstudied

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate

From this reading Wherever the freshmen gathered they discussed the game and the work of Gordon and Merriwell.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

brought together in one place

From this reading Wherever the freshmen gathered they discussed the game and the work of Gordon and Merriwell.

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From this reading Wherever the freshmen gathered they discussed the game and the work of Gordon and Merriwell.

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

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

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

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

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

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

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

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

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

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

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

From this reading Wherever the freshmen gathered they discussed the game and the work of Gordon and Merriwell.

not any; not one

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

something you have to do

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

new

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

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

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

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

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

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

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Wherever the freshmen gathered they discussed the game and the work of Gordon and Merriwell.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

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

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Roland Ditson attempted to argue on two or three occasions in favor of Gordon, but nobody paid attention to what he said, for it was known that he had tried by every possible means to injure Merriwell and had been exposed in a contemptible piece of treachery, so that no one cared to be known as his friend and associate.

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From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading WHAT DITSON WANTED.

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

From this reading On the following day the great topic of conversation for the class of 'Umpty-eight was the recent ball game.

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

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT DITSON WANTED.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Wherever the freshmen gathered they discussed the game and the work of Gordon and Merriwell.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Gordon was a free-and-easy sort of fellow, and he had his friends and admirers, some of whom were set in their belief that he was far superior to Merriwell as a pitcher.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Wherever the freshmen gathered they discussed the game and the work of Gordon and Merriwell.