used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank Merriwell and Inza Burrage drove out.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
for the reason that
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
Burrage
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From this reading Frank Merriwell and Inza Burrage drove out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Frank Merriwell and Inza Burrage drove out.
the organ of sight
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Merriwell and Inza Burrage drove out.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OLD FRIENDS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
hockey-player
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From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
ice-hockey
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From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
Inza
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From this reading Frank Merriwell and Inza Burrage drove out.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
Merriwell
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From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD FRIENDS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
sevensnounUS /ˈsevənz/
a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
snowfallnounUS /ˈsnoʊfɑːl/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The snowfall had spoiled the ice for skating, but a space sufficiently large for an ice-hockey match had been cleared of the snow, revealing a surface to please the eye of the most critical hockey-player.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Not only was Yale well represented, but a number of New Haven people added their presence to the crowd, being anxious to see the playing, chiefly because Merriwell was on one of the teams.
WhitneynounUS /ˈwɪtni/
United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading A large crowd hastened out to Lake Whitney that afternoon to witness the match between the two Yale sevens.
