used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very busy first week of school for Evan.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
anew
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
(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 But it was all good-natured, and Evan only smiled and went on, and presently the joke died out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was all good-natured, and Evan only smiled and went on, and presently the joke died out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was a very busy first week of school for Evan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was all good-natured, and Evan only smiled and went on, and presently the joke died out.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading And there was daily practice on the gridiron after recitation hours, and plenty of hard work in the shape of study in the evenings.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading But it was all good-natured, and Evan only smiled and went on, and presently the joke died out.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
one or the other of two
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
Evan
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From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And there was daily practice on the gridiron after recitation hours, and plenty of hard work in the shape of study in the evenings.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was a very busy first week of school for Evan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading But it was all good-natured, and Evan only smiled and went on, and presently the joke died out.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading And there was daily practice on the gridiron after recitation hours, and plenty of hard work in the shape of study in the evenings.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And there was daily practice on the gridiron after recitation hours, and plenty of hard work in the shape of study in the evenings.
hazingverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading And there was daily practice on the gridiron after recitation hours, and plenty of hard work in the shape of study in the evenings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading But it was all good-natured, and Evan only smiled and went on, and presently the joke died out.
KickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
Kingsford
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From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
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 UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
not any; not one
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it was all good-natured, and Evan only smiled and went on, and presently the joke died out.
and nothing more
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But it was all good-natured, and Evan only smiled and went on, and presently the joke died out.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
a full supply
From this reading And there was daily practice on the gridiron after recitation hours, and plenty of hard work in the shape of study in the evenings.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading And there was daily practice on the gridiron after recitation hours, and plenty of hard work in the shape of study in the evenings.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
in the near future
From this reading But it was all good-natured, and Evan only smiled and went on, and presently the joke died out.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading And there was daily practice on the gridiron after recitation hours, and plenty of hard work in the shape of study in the evenings.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
an educational institution
From this reading It was a very busy first week of school for Evan.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading And there was daily practice on the gridiron after recitation hours, and plenty of hard work in the shape of study in the evenings.
SixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But it was all good-natured, and Evan only smiled and went on, and presently the joke died out.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading And there was daily practice on the gridiron after recitation hours, and plenty of hard work in the shape of study in the evenings.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there was daily practice on the gridiron after recitation hours, and plenty of hard work in the shape of study in the evenings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very busy first week of school for Evan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was all good-natured, and Evan only smiled and went on, and presently the joke died out.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was a very busy first week of school for Evan.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But it was all good-natured, and Evan only smiled and went on, and presently the joke died out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the first place, it was no easy matter to get shaken down to his studies, many of which were either quite new to him or presented in an entirely new way.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And there was daily practice on the gridiron after recitation hours, and plenty of hard work in the shape of study in the evenings.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN For several days after the hazing, fellows――many of whom were only dimly familiar to Evan――accosted him as he passed with such remarks as: “Kick it again, Kingsford!” or, “Sixty yards easy that time!”
