12
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
16
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
(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 Why is it not just as easy for all the schools to use a 16-lb. hammer, and thus equalize things?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
college-men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading It is impossible to make a comparison of relative efficiency under such conditions.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It is impossible to make a comparison of relative efficiency under such conditions.
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
dualadjectiveUS /ˈduːəl/
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Why is it not just as easy for all the schools to use a 16-lb. hammer, and thus equalize things?
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading It is impossible to make a comparison of relative efficiency under such conditions.
equalizeverbUS /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/
compensate; make the score equal
From this reading Why is it not just as easy for all the schools to use a 16-lb. hammer, and thus equalize things?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to make a comparison of relative efficiency under such conditions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible to make a comparison of relative efficiency under such conditions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to make a comparison of relative efficiency under such conditions.
and nothing more
From this reading Why is it not just as easy for all the schools to use a 16-lb. hammer, and thus equalize things?
lbnounUS /paʊnd/
16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
engage in
From this reading It is impossible to make a comparison of relative efficiency under such conditions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why is it not just as easy for all the schools to use a 16-lb. hammer, and thus equalize things?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is impossible to make a comparison of relative efficiency under such conditions.
and nothing more
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading It is impossible to make a comparison of relative efficiency under such conditions.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Why is it not just as easy for all the schools to use a 16-lb. hammer, and thus equalize things?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Why is it not just as easy for all the schools to use a 16-lb. hammer, and thus equalize things?
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Why is it not just as easy for all the schools to use a 16-lb. hammer, and thus equalize things?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is impossible to make a comparison of relative efficiency under such conditions.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is impossible to make a comparison of relative efficiency under such conditions.
the act of using
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
weightsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then they could not only compare their own records, but they could see in what relation they stand to college-men.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading For instance, half the associations use a 16-lb. hammer and a 16-lb. shot, whereas the other half use 12-lb. weights.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why is it not just as easy for all the schools to use a 16-lb. hammer, and thus equalize things?
Worcester-Andover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In some instances, such as at the Worcester-Andover dual games, the contestants put a 16-lb. shot, but threw a 12-lb. hammer.
