used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Crockett was extremely popular among his teammates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
CrockettnounUS /ˈkrɑːkɪt/
United States frontiersman and Tennessee politician who died at the siege of the Alamo (1786-1836)
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The two were discussing the future destinies of the nine.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The two were discussing the future destinies of the nine.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Crockett was extremely popular among his teammates.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
Fardale
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From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The two were discussing the future destinies of the nine.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
Gunn
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From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
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 Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The two were discussing the future destinies of the nine.
held or filled or in use
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Crockett was extremely popular among his teammates.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
teammatesnounUS /ˈtiːmmeɪts/
plural of “teammate” — a fellow member of a team
From this reading Crockett was extremely popular among his teammates.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
Trayne
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From this reading It was here that Coach Trayne occupied a room, and in his room was seated Ted Crockett, the present captain of the Fardale baseball team.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two were discussing the future destinies of the nine.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On that Saturday evening there was a momentous discussion under way at the quarters of Colonel Gunn, principal of Fardale Academy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two were discussing the future destinies of the nine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Coach Trayne knew that his influence would go far toward the selection of a new captain, and had asked him over for a frank talk.
