aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
altercationsnounUS /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “altercation” — noisy quarrel
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The sophomore players were standing in the corridor outside the gymnasium awaiting the pleasure of the juniors, whose practice time was up.
basketballnounUS /ˈbæskətbɔːl/
a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both teams had been untiring in their practice.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both teams had been untiring in their practice.
terminate
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
circumspectadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/
heedful of potential consequences
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The sophomore players were standing in the corridor outside the gymnasium awaiting the pleasure of the juniors, whose practice time was up.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both teams had been untiring in their practice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both teams had been untiring in their practice.
juniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
and nothing more
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
not any; not one
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
Nora
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From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
O'Malley
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From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The sophomore players were standing in the corridor outside the gymnasium awaiting the pleasure of the juniors, whose practice time was up.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The sophomore players were standing in the corridor outside the gymnasium awaiting the pleasure of the juniors, whose practice time was up.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The sophomore players were standing in the corridor outside the gymnasium awaiting the pleasure of the juniors, whose practice time was up.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Both teams had been untiring in their practice.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
having a supporting base
From this reading The sophomore players were standing in the corridor outside the gymnasium awaiting the pleasure of the juniors, whose practice time was up.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Both teams had been untiring in their practice.
that's
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From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both teams had been untiring in their practice.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BATTLE But little time remained before the first basketball game of the series between the sophomores and juniors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Both teams had been untiring in their practice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sophomore players were standing in the corridor outside the gymnasium awaiting the pleasure of the juniors, whose practice time was up.
the act of using
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sophomore players were standing in the corridor outside the gymnasium awaiting the pleasure of the juniors, whose practice time was up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
belonging to which person
From this reading The sophomore players were standing in the corridor outside the gymnasium awaiting the pleasure of the juniors, whose practice time was up.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading There had been no further altercations between them as to the use of the gymnasium, for the juniors, fearing the wrath of Miss Thompson, were more circumspect in their behavior, and let the sophomore team strictly alone.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "They are liable to break out at any time, you can trust them just as far as you can see them and no farther, and that's the truth," cried Nora O'Malley.
