used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MATTER OF SPECULATION.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
alternateadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərnət/
every second one of a series
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
Collingwood
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From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
Collingwood's
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From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
carefully weighed
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
at any time
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
communicated in words
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
for more time
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A MATTER OF SPECULATION.
Merriwell
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From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MATTER OF SPECULATION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
shorter-bladed
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From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
SPECULATIONnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading A MATTER OF SPECULATION.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
carry out
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
varsitynounUS /ˈvɑːrsɪti/
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading A great deal of speculation had been aroused by Bob Collingwood's determination to take Merriwell upon the 'varsity crew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was known that Collingwood was a thorough believer in the American oar and American stroke as opposed to the shorter-bladed Oxford oar and the longer English stroke.
in or at the place that
From this reading Frank spent an hour every afternoon in the gymnasium, where he took such exercise as he considered best, always spending at least a few minutes of the time on one of the rowing machines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading Collingwood had ever seemed thoroughly satisfied with Yale methods, and he had expressed his scorn of the Oxford method of placing the seats on alternate sides of the boat.
