Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

eagerly desirous

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There were several important positions to be filled, and the scrubs of last season were on tiptoe as they figured their chances of selection.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There were several important positions to be filled, and the scrubs of last season were on tiptoe as they figured their chances of selection.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

of a dreadful kind

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

being one more than ten

From this reading Greb, in the position of left half, had been one of the most reliable ground gainers of the eleven.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading There were several important positions to be filled, and the scrubs of last season were on tiptoe as they figured their chances of selection.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading There were several important positions to be filled, and the scrubs of last season were on tiptoe as they figured their chances of selection.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

set up or found

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

plural of “gainer” — a person who gains weight

From this reading Greb, in the position of left half, had been one of the most reliable ground gainers of the eleven.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

brought together in one place

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Now he was gone, together with several other scarcely less important players.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

the successful completion of a program of study

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Greb, in the position of left half, had been one of the most reliable ground gainers of the eleven.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Greb, in the position of left half, had been one of the most reliable ground gainers of the eleven.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Greb, in the position of left half, had been one of the most reliable ground gainers of the eleven.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now he was gone, together with several other scarcely less important players.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

of great significance or value

From this reading There were several important positions to be filled, and the scrubs of last season were on tiptoe as they figured their chances of selection.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Greb, in the position of left half, had been one of the most reliable ground gainers of the eleven.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

immediately past

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Greb, in the position of left half, had been one of the most reliable ground gainers of the eleven.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Now he was gone, together with several other scarcely less important players.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Greb, in the position of left half, had been one of the most reliable ground gainers of the eleven.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now he was gone, together with several other scarcely less important players.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Greb, in the position of left half, had been one of the most reliable ground gainers of the eleven.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Now he was gone, together with several other scarcely less important players.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Greb, in the position of left half, had been one of the most reliable ground gainers of the eleven.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading There were several important positions to be filled, and the scrubs of last season were on tiptoe as they figured their chances of selection.

existing or coming before

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

on the contrary

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading Greb, in the position of left half, had been one of the most reliable ground gainers of the eleven.

only a very short time before

From this reading Now he was gone, together with several other scarcely less important players.

protective garment worn by surgeons during operations

From this reading There were several important positions to be filled, and the scrubs of last season were on tiptoe as they figured their chances of selection.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading There were several important positions to be filled, and the scrubs of last season were on tiptoe as they figured their chances of selection.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading There were several important positions to be filled, and the scrubs of last season were on tiptoe as they figured their chances of selection.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There were several important positions to be filled, and the scrubs of last season were on tiptoe as they figured their chances of selection.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading The Lenox High first team had been rather severely crippled by the graduation of some of its best players the preceding June.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

walk on one's toes

From this reading There were several important positions to be filled, and the scrubs of last season were on tiptoe as they figured their chances of selection.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Now he was gone, together with several other scarcely less important players.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Now he was gone, together with several other scarcely less important players.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were several important positions to be filled, and the scrubs of last season were on tiptoe as they figured their chances of selection.

in or at the place that

From this reading ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT The clock seemed to lag dreadfully as the hands made their way to two-thirty, but they got there at last, and then the eager Garry and his chums made a dash for the gymnasium where they found that a large number of their classmates had already gathered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now he was gone, together with several other scarcely less important players.