used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRICK.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Harvard men seemed to be as fresh after their victory over Cornell as if they had not exerted themselves.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
CornellnounUS /kɔːrˈnel/
United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)
From this reading The Harvard men seemed to be as fresh after their victory over Cornell as if they had not exerted themselves.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading The Harvard men seemed to be as fresh after their victory over Cornell as if they had not exerted themselves.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The Harvard men seemed to be as fresh after their victory over Cornell as if they had not exerted themselves.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Harvard men seemed to be as fresh after their victory over Cornell as if they had not exerted themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
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 Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Harvard men seemed to be as fresh after their victory over Cornell as if they had not exerted themselves.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
not any; not one
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Harvard men seemed to be as fresh after their victory over Cornell as if they had not exerted themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Harvard men seemed to be as fresh after their victory over Cornell as if they had not exerted themselves.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
on the contrary
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
a strong line
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Harvard men seemed to be as fresh after their victory over Cornell as if they had not exerted themselves.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The Harvard men seemed to be as fresh after their victory over Cornell as if they had not exerted themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Harvard men seemed to be as fresh after their victory over Cornell as if they had not exerted themselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Matters had been running rather evenly between the four colleges; each had gained at least one first place, and there was no reason for the friends of any college to be discouraged about the general result.
the act of testing something
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading A TRICK.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
precisely as stated
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The Harvard men seemed to be as fresh after their victory over Cornell as if they had not exerted themselves.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They appeared to have about the same weight as the Yale crew, and were made up in much the same way; a particularly heavy man as anchor, and three lighter but evidently very muscular fellows upon the rope.
at the time that
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading As might be expected, there was a big chorus of shouting when the Yale and Harvard teams came out for their trial in the tug of war.
