used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Merriwell came out in a suit with a large, white M on his breast.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The first contest of the afternoon was jumping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Merriwell came out in a suit with a large, white M on his breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Merriwell came out in a suit with a large, white M on his breast.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
clubhousenounUS /ˈklʌbhaʊs/
a building that is occupied by a social club
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The first contest of the afternoon was jumping.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
egotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first contest of the afternoon was jumping.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE HIGH JUMP.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Merriwell came out in a suit with a large, white M on his breast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
intermissionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/
the act of suspending activity temporarily
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE HIGH JUMP.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading The first contest of the afternoon was jumping.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Merriwell came out in a suit with a large, white M on his breast.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Merriwell came out in a suit with a large, white M on his breast.
Manton
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From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
Merriwell
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From this reading Merriwell came out in a suit with a large, white M on his breast.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Merriwell came out in a suit with a large, white M on his breast.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Merriwell came out in a suit with a large, white M on his breast.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Merriwell came out in a suit with a large, white M on his breast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIGH JUMP.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The events of the forenoon left Eagle Heights five points in the lead of any other club, and there was rejoicing at the clubhouse during the interval of intermission at midday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
a Caucasian
From this reading Merriwell came out in a suit with a large, white M on his breast.
which person or people
From this reading The letter stood for his club, but Frost and Manton, who were with the judges, commented on it and declared it marked Frank’s egotism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Merriwell came out in a suit with a large, white M on his breast.
