used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
any thing at all
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
coöperation
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From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
at any time
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading And Wellington had not failed him.
a boy or man
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
foot-ball
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From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
hadn't
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From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Wellington had not failed him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
INDEPENDENTSnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənts/
plural of “independent” — a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
and nothing more
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And Wellington had not failed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
ORGANIZEverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
create (as an entity)
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
persuasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
reformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
reformingverbUS /rɪˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “reform” — make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
Riverport
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From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
Rob's
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From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
an educational institution
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
get by special effort
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
in the near future
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Rob had a persuasive tongue and it hadn’t been difficult for him to convince Wellington that if anything ever needed reformation it was the foot-ball situation at Riverport School.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Wellington had held off at first, viewing Rob’s scheme as merely a revolt on the part of disappointed foot-ball candidates, but Rob had soon persuaded him that the movement was purely patriotic and Wellington had enthusiastically pledged himself to the cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
Wellington'snounUS /ˈwelɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “wellington” — British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading Rob was well aware of this passion and had counted on it to secure Wellington’s coöperation in his plan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE Howard Wellington was a senior, a quiet fellow, much respected by the rest of the school, with a positive passion for reforming things.
