used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
athletic-appearing
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From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
baseball-team
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From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nor were the colors of Virginia the only ones to be seen in the gathering at the station.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
clothing in general
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Nor were the colors of Virginia the only ones to be seen in the gathering at the station.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
dark-blueadjective
of a dark shade of blue
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
freckle-faced
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From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
the force of workers available
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
Merriwell
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From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor were the colors of Virginia the only ones to be seen in the gathering at the station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nor were the colors of Virginia the only ones to be seen in the gathering at the station.
and nothing more
From this reading Nor were the colors of Virginia the only ones to be seen in the gathering at the station.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nor were the colors of Virginia the only ones to be seen in the gathering at the station.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
station-platform
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From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The students from the college had come down to greet the Yale men, and there was more or less excitement as the train drew up at the station.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Nor were the colors of Virginia the only ones to be seen in the gathering at the station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor were the colors of Virginia the only ones to be seen in the gathering at the station.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
belonging to which person
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading Of course, the expected arrival of the Yale baseball-team brought out a crowd to see the team come in.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading One freckle-faced, but athletic-appearing, youngster, whose clothes were somewhat shabby, had somehow procured a knot of dark-blue ribbon, which he wore conspicuously.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The fact that Frank Merriwell, the model young American, and the pride of the youth of the whole country, was captain of the Yale nine, had something to do with the gathering of a throng of young men at the station-platform.
