Chapter XX

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

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

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

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

later than; following

From this reading After all, though, Elk’s offenses weren’t important enough to have excused serious reprisals.

equally

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

(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 After all, though, Elk’s offenses weren’t important enough to have excused serious reprisals.

in addition

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

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

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

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

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

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From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

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From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

not to your liking

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

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From this reading After all, though, Elk’s offenses weren’t important enough to have excused serious reprisals.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading After all, though, Elk’s offenses weren’t important enough to have excused serious reprisals.

an informal alliance between countries

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

divisible by two

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

granted exemption

From this reading After all, though, Elk’s offenses weren’t important enough to have excused serious reprisals.

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

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

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

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

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

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After all, though, Elk’s offenses weren’t important enough to have excused serious reprisals.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

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

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

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

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

of great significance or value

From this reading After all, though, Elk’s offenses weren’t important enough to have excused serious reprisals.

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

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

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

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

engage in

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

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 Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

plural of “offense” — a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

From this reading After all, though, Elk’s offenses weren’t important enough to have excused serious reprisals.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

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

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

any competition

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

plural of “reprisal” — a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime

From this reading After all, though, Elk’s offenses weren’t important enough to have excused serious reprisals.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

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

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

not often

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading After all, though, Elk’s offenses weren’t important enough to have excused serious reprisals.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

explained or answered

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

a step in walking or running

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

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

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

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

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading After all, though, Elk’s offenses weren’t important enough to have excused serious reprisals.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

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From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

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

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

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

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

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

From this reading THE TRY-OUT By the first of June Hillman’s baseball team had settled into its stride.

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

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

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

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

precisely as stated

From this reading Laurie had somewhat solved the science of throwing to bases from the plate and was running a very even race with Elk Thurston, a fact that did nothing to increase the entente cordiale between those two.

plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

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

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

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

From this reading After all, though, Elk’s offenses weren’t important enough to have excused serious reprisals.

at the time that

From this reading Elk seldom missed an opportunity to make himself disagreeable to his rival, and since Elk was both older and bigger, and possessed also the prestige of being a member of the upper-middle class, Laurie had to keep his temper many times when he didn’t want to.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Four successive victories had restored the confidence of players and adherents alike, and the final test of the season, the game with Farview Academy, played this year at Orstead, was being viewed in prospect with less apprehension.