aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
ALASKAnounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
Brierley
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From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
chestsnounUS /tʃests/
plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
eliminatedverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪtɪd/
past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
the act of departing
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
gymnasiumsnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəmz/
plural of “gymnasium” — a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
reapedverbUS /riːpt/
past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
Riverport
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
cut with a saw
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
an educational institution
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
in or at that place or location
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
weaklyadverbUS /ˈwiːkli/
in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
(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 The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading School duties had been somewhat neglected while there was so much going on; and Professor Brierley saw to it that the brakes were put on, and the sport element eliminated for the time being.
which person or people
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The governing committee were so well pleased with the many advantages which they had reaped from the tournament, that it was unanimously decided to repeat it every Fall.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE ALASKA CLAIM After all the excitement attending the great athletic tournament, Riverport took the rest those who lived within her borders really needed.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And during the winter season the new gymnasiums, with their modern apparatus for developing chests, strengthening muscles, and encouraging weakly boys and girls to become strong and healthy, would supply all the exercise needed.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet he knew that the new spirit of athletic training in schools was really working wonders among those who had heretofore been sadly backward about strengthening their lungs, and developing their systems along proper lines.
