Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

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From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

(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 Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

any person at all

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading Last year the two schools had played a no-score tie game and consequently the Maroon-and-Grey's victory this year was more appreciated.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

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From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

neat and smart in appearance

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Last year the two schools had played a no-score tie game and consequently the Maroon-and-Grey's victory this year was more appreciated.

without stop or interruption

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

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From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

causing envy

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

at any time

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Last year the two schools had played a no-score tie game and consequently the Maroon-and-Grey's victory this year was more appreciated.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

of a dreadful kind

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

causing awareness of your shortcomings

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

immediately past

From this reading Last year the two schools had played a no-score tie game and consequently the Maroon-and-Grey's victory this year was more appreciated.

hear with intention

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

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From this reading Last year the two schools had played a no-score tie game and consequently the Maroon-and-Grey's victory this year was more appreciated.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Last year the two schools had played a no-score tie game and consequently the Maroon-and-Grey's victory this year was more appreciated.

possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

used to form the superlative

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

not any; not one

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Last year the two schools had played a no-score tie game and consequently the Maroon-and-Grey's victory this year was more appreciated.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Last year the two schools had played a no-score tie game and consequently the Maroon-and-Grey's victory this year was more appreciated.

by chance

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

an educational institution

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading Last year the two schools had played a no-score tie game and consequently the Maroon-and-Grey's victory this year was more appreciated.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

hurting

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Last year the two schools had played a no-score tie game and consequently the Maroon-and-Grey's victory this year was more appreciated.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Last year the two schools had played a no-score tie game and consequently the Maroon-and-Grey's victory this year was more appreciated.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.

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From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Last year the two schools had played a no-score tie game and consequently the Maroon-and-Grey's victory this year was more appreciated.

not known

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

up to a particular time

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading PENNY LOSES HIS TEMPER What annoyed Brimfield Academy most about that beating was the fact that Morgan's School was a stranger.

which person or people

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading But Tracey didn't convince anyone, I think, and the school continued to be disgruntled for the better part of a week, or possibly until the Varsity went away the following Saturday and won a clean-cut victory from Benton Military Academy.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Of course Tracey Black insisted to all who would listen that Morgan's, instead of being unknown to fame, was in reality a strong team with a fine record behind it and an enviable reputation in its own part of the world.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Being defeated in early season was nothing to be sore about; it happened every year, sometimes several times; and the score of 6 to 3 was far from humiliating; but to be defeated by a team that no one had ever heard about was horribly annoying.