accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE RESCUE Toby rather dreaded meeting Frank Lamson after that game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
barringnounUS /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In spite of himself, for he tried to be stern and judicial, he was sorry for Frank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If only Frank hadn’t been so――so sort of decent of late, it would have been easier!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading If only Frank hadn’t been so――so sort of decent of late, it would have been easier!
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
didn't
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From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE RESCUE Toby rather dreaded meeting Frank Lamson after that game.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading If only Frank hadn’t been so――so sort of decent of late, it would have been easier!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
a boy or man
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE RESCUE Toby rather dreaded meeting Frank Lamson after that game.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE RESCUE Toby rather dreaded meeting Frank Lamson after that game.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
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 Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
hadn't
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From this reading If only Frank hadn’t been so――so sort of decent of late, it would have been easier!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If only Frank hadn’t been so――so sort of decent of late, it would have been easier!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In spite of himself, for he tried to be stern and judicial, he was sorry for Frank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If only Frank hadn’t been so――so sort of decent of late, it would have been easier!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of himself, for he tried to be stern and judicial, he was sorry for Frank.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading In spite of himself, for he tried to be stern and judicial, he was sorry for Frank.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
Lamson
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From this reading THE RESCUE Toby rather dreaded meeting Frank Lamson after that game.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading If only Frank hadn’t been so――so sort of decent of late, it would have been easier!
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE RESCUE Toby rather dreaded meeting Frank Lamson after that game.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
and nothing more
From this reading If only Frank hadn’t been so――so sort of decent of late, it would have been easier!
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
on the contrary
From this reading THE RESCUE Toby rather dreaded meeting Frank Lamson after that game.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE Toby rather dreaded meeting Frank Lamson after that game.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If only Frank hadn’t been so――so sort of decent of late, it would have been easier!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading In spite of himself, for he tried to be stern and judicial, he was sorry for Frank.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of himself, for he tried to be stern and judicial, he was sorry for Frank.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading In spite of himself, for he tried to be stern and judicial, he was sorry for Frank.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RESCUE Toby rather dreaded meeting Frank Lamson after that game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE Toby rather dreaded meeting Frank Lamson after that game.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of himself, for he tried to be stern and judicial, he was sorry for Frank.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading THE RESCUE Toby rather dreaded meeting Frank Lamson after that game.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading In spite of himself, for he tried to be stern and judicial, he was sorry for Frank.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that he had conquered, and something told him that, barring accidents, he was certain of the goal position for the rest of the season, the victory seemed much less glorious.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
which person or people
From this reading Of course Frank didn’t deserve any sympathy; no fellow did who was guilty of what Frank was guilty of; but, just the same, the sympathy was there and Toby had to sort of put his heel on it every now and then to keep it from rising up and making him uncomfortable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If only Frank hadn’t been so――so sort of decent of late, it would have been easier!
