Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

having companions or an escort

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

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

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

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

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

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

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

plural of “bet” — the money risked on a gamble

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

straighten with a comb

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

divisible by two

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In short order they swarmed into every restaurant in town.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

having fine teeth set close together

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

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

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

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

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

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

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In short order they swarmed into every restaurant in town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

characterized by jokes and good humor

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

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

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

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

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In short order they swarmed into every restaurant in town.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading In short order they swarmed into every restaurant in town.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

try to get or reach

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short order they swarmed into every restaurant in town.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading In short order they swarmed into every restaurant in town.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

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

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

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

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

create by training and teaching

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

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

From this reading But Fancy Dyke and two associates, provided with rolls of the “long green,” had struck Kingsbridge by an earlier train and raked the place for bets with a fine-tooth comb.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

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

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading BANCROFT COMES TO CONQUER Never before, even though it was the middle of the week, had such a crowd of Bancroft fans accompanied the team to a neighboring town.

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

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

at the time that

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.

which person or people

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Having satisfied their hunger, they went forth into the streets of Kingsbridge to wait for the hour of the game, some of them to seek citizens who were willing to back the local team with real money.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the train stopped they began hopping off the cars, like fleas from the back of a cat to which insect powder has been applied, and in a few moments the station platform was packed with them, laughing, joking, confident of what the afternoon held in store.