used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
AnimatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There’s nothing much better than outdoor exercise to restore a fellow’s mind to a normal condition.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
a state at a particular time
From this reading There’s nothing much better than outdoor exercise to restore a fellow’s mind to a normal condition.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
equableadjectiveUS /ˈekwəbəl/
not varying
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
at any time
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading There’s nothing much better than outdoor exercise to restore a fellow’s mind to a normal condition.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading There’s nothing much better than outdoor exercise to restore a fellow’s mind to a normal condition.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
Lamson
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From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There’s nothing much better than outdoor exercise to restore a fellow’s mind to a normal condition.
not any; not one
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading There’s nothing much better than outdoor exercise to restore a fellow’s mind to a normal condition.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There’s nothing much better than outdoor exercise to restore a fellow’s mind to a normal condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading There’s nothing much better than outdoor exercise to restore a fellow’s mind to a normal condition.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
by chance
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
an amount of time
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading There’s nothing much better than outdoor exercise to restore a fellow’s mind to a normal condition.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
rinknounUS /rɪŋk/
building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
spectacularadjectiveUS /spekˈtækjələr/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
carry out
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
team'snounUS /tiːmz/
possessive form of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
ten-minute
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From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There’s nothing much better than outdoor exercise to restore a fellow’s mind to a normal condition.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
There's
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From this reading There’s nothing much better than outdoor exercise to restore a fellow’s mind to a normal condition.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
twenty-minute
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From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading And for one twenty-minute period Toby had played goal against the second seven and for an hour before that had taken part in a hard, brisk practice, his visit to the bench having been of a scant ten-minute duration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GRAY CARD There was no summons from the Office that day, and Toby began to take hope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading By evening he was in quite an equable state of mind, thanks, perhaps, to an hour and a half of hard work on the rink.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
wreakverbUS /riːk/
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
From this reading Animated by the desperate resolve to wreak vengeance on Frank Lamson by beating him out for the position of first choice goal, Toby had worked harder than he ever had before, with the result that his playing had been almost of the spectacular kind during the time he had guarded the first team’s goal.
