26th
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From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH During the short walk across the yard little was said.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH During the short walk across the yard little was said.
at or in the front
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
Allan
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From this reading The clipping was handed to Allan, and he read, opposite a big blue pencil mark:
Allan's
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From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading In the office Professor Nast approached the subject at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The clipping was handed to Allan, and he read, opposite a big blue pencil mark:
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The clipping was handed to Allan, and he read, opposite a big blue pencil mark:
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
clippingnounUS /ˈklɪpɪŋ/
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH During the short walk across the yard little was said.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The clipping was handed to Allan, and he read, opposite a big blue pencil mark:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the office Professor Nast approached the subject at once.
indooradjectiveUS /ˈɪndɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place within a building
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH During the short walk across the yard little was said.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The clipping was handed to Allan, and he read, opposite a big blue pencil mark:
come together
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
NastnounUS /næst/
United States political cartoonist (1840-1902)
From this reading In the office Professor Nast approached the subject at once.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH During the short walk across the yard little was said.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In the office Professor Nast approached the subject at once.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
on one occasion
From this reading In the office Professor Nast approached the subject at once.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The clipping was handed to Allan, and he read, opposite a big blue pencil mark:
PARAGRAPHnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH During the short walk across the yard little was said.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading The clipping was handed to Allan, and he read, opposite a big blue pencil mark:
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading In the office Professor Nast approached the subject at once.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The clipping was handed to Allan, and he read, opposite a big blue pencil mark:
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH During the short walk across the yard little was said.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH During the short walk across the yard little was said.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
St
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From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
Stearns
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From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In the office Professor Nast approached the subject at once.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH During the short walk across the yard little was said.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Stearns now and then shot puzzled and anxious glances at Allan’s face, but the latter looked straight ahead of him, and Stearns learned nothing.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The clipping was handed to Allan, and he read, opposite a big blue pencil mark:
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH During the short walk across the yard little was said.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH During the short walk across the yard little was said.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The Robinson authorities, he stated, had written, saying that Ware had won third prize in the mile event at an indoor meet of the St. Thomas Club, in Brooklyn, on the evening of December 26th, and in support of the contention enclosed a clipping from a newspaper.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH During the short walk across the yard little was said.
