Chapter XX

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From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

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

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

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

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Personally, Pete viewed his participation as a good joke, but he wasn’t quite certain whom the joke was on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

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

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

for the reason that

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was evident that he had it in him to become a first-rate man at the weights, and Kernahan viewed his “find” with much satisfaction.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

terminate

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

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From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Personally, Pete viewed his participation as a good joke, but he wasn’t quite certain whom the joke was on.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

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

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

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

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

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

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that he had it in him to become a first-rate man at the weights, and Kernahan viewed his “find” with much satisfaction.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was evident that he had it in him to become a first-rate man at the weights, and Kernahan viewed his “find” with much satisfaction.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

of the highest quality

From this reading It was evident that he had it in him to become a first-rate man at the weights, and Kernahan viewed his “find” with much satisfaction.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

a first-year undergraduate

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

the act of departing

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Personally, Pete viewed his participation as a good joke, but he wasn’t quite certain whom the joke was on.

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

From this reading It was evident that he had it in him to become a first-rate man at the weights, and Kernahan viewed his “find” with much satisfaction.

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

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

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

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

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

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that he had it in him to become a first-rate man at the weights, and Kernahan viewed his “find” with much satisfaction.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Personally, Pete viewed his participation as a good joke, but he wasn’t quite certain whom the joke was on.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

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

From this reading It was evident that he had it in him to become a first-rate man at the weights, and Kernahan viewed his “find” with much satisfaction.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was evident that he had it in him to become a first-rate man at the weights, and Kernahan viewed his “find” with much satisfaction.

and nothing more

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was evident that he had it in him to become a first-rate man at the weights, and Kernahan viewed his “find” with much satisfaction.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Personally, Pete viewed his participation as a good joke, but he wasn’t quite certain whom the joke was on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

the act of sharing in the activities of a group

From this reading Personally, Pete viewed his participation as a good joke, but he wasn’t quite certain whom the joke was on.

plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

as yourself

From this reading Personally, Pete viewed his participation as a good joke, but he wasn’t quite certain whom the joke was on.

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From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

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

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Personally, Pete viewed his participation as a good joke, but he wasn’t quite certain whom the joke was on.

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

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

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

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading It was evident that he had it in him to become a first-rate man at the weights, and Kernahan viewed his “find” with much satisfaction.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

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

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

the season of growth

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

a quantity of money

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

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

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

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

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

being nine more than thirty

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

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

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

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

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading Personally, Pete viewed his participation as a good joke, but he wasn’t quite certain whom the joke was on.

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

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

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

From this reading Personally, Pete viewed his participation as a good joke, but he wasn’t quite certain whom the joke was on.

plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading It was evident that he had it in him to become a first-rate man at the weights, and Kernahan viewed his “find” with much satisfaction.

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

From this reading TRACK AND FIELD The class games were notable that spring merely because they brought into sudden prominence a new and promising candidate in the shot-putting event, one Peter Burley, ’07, of Blackwater, Colo.

which person or people

From this reading Pete’s appearance in athletic circles was a surprise to the college at large, and those who remembered his prowess at football and took his size and apparent strength into consideration jumped to the conclusion that here was a “dark horse” that was going to carry everything before him and break the college record into minute particles.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Personally, Pete viewed his participation as a good joke, but he wasn’t quite certain whom the joke was on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To be sure, Pete didn’t break any records, nor did he come out first, but he contributed one point to the scant sum of the freshman class total by taking third place with a put of thirty-nine feet, four and one-half inches.