used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
CAMPUSnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
divisible by two
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
promote over another
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
fever-heat
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From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
Fred
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From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
brought together in one place
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
destroyed or killed
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
highest in quality
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
full of life and energy
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
MarathonnounUS /ˈmerəθɑːn/
any long and arduous undertaking
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
Mechanicsburg
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From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
Paulding
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From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
any competition
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
Riverport
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From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
an educational institution
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Preparations had gone steadily on, and the time that must elapse before the Marathon was run could be measured in days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE GREEN CAMPUS A group of merry boys and girls, after school hours, had gathered on the campus, and were chatting at a lively rate.
at the time that
From this reading This was a week after Fred and his two companions had gone over the course that previous Saturday, to judge of the difficulties they were likely to encounter when the great race came off.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
which person or people
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Mechanicsburg welcomed another chance to even the score, which had too often been in favor of her closest rival, and even Paulding boasted that long distance running might be called her "best hold," since she had several lads who were apt to prove wonders at that game.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The greatest excitement reigned among the young people of Riverport, and it was said that both the neighboring towns were worked up to fever-heat on account of the prospective race.
