used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
(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 All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Each of them had been presented privately to me, and each promised unreservedly to follow my leadership.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading BETRAYED The next few days were crowded ones for me.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
Christina
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From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
compatriotsnounUS /kəmˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “compatriot” — a person from your own country
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading BETRAYED The next few days were crowded ones for me.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading BETRAYED The next few days were crowded ones for me.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of them had been presented privately to me, and each promised unreservedly to follow my leadership.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
evokedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvoʊkt/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading BETRAYED The next few days were crowded ones for me.
finger-tips
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From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Each of them had been presented privately to me, and each promised unreservedly to follow my leadership.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BETRAYED The next few days were crowded ones for me.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
GymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
ten 10s
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
inaugurateverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡjərɪt/
commence officially
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading Each of them had been presented privately to me, and each promised unreservedly to follow my leadership.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BETRAYED The next few days were crowded ones for me.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Each of them had been presented privately to me, and each promised unreservedly to follow my leadership.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BETRAYED The next few days were crowded ones for me.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BETRAYED The next few days were crowded ones for me.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Each of them had been presented privately to me, and each promised unreservedly to follow my leadership.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading Each of them had been presented privately to me, and each promised unreservedly to follow my leadership.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Each of them had been presented privately to me, and each promised unreservedly to follow my leadership.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETRAYED The next few days were crowded ones for me.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All were animated by the most patriotic enthusiasm, and many of them were in a position to influence considerable numbers of their compatriots.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Each of them had been presented privately to me, and each promised unreservedly to follow my leadership.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
unreservedlyadverb
without reservation
From this reading Each of them had been presented privately to me, and each promised unreservedly to follow my leadership.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BETRAYED The next few days were crowded ones for me.
at the time that
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The scheme of the Gymnasium Club evoked great praise, and I was surprised by the ardour with which they threw themselves into the task of athletic training.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
Zoiloff
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From this reading The organisation of our conspirators went forward with astonishing success--the fruit, of course, of the previous efforts of Zoiloff and those working with him; and when we held our first big meeting to inaugurate our new “Club,” we had nearly three hundred splendid young fellows zealous to pledge themselves to the finger-tips in the cause of the Princess Christina.
