used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
(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 A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
alumninounUS /əˈlʌmnaɪ/
plural of “alumnus” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
bonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
not accessible to view
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
delegationnounUS /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
dormitoriesnounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːriz/
plural of “dormitory” — a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
being one more than ten
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
elevensnounUS /ɪˈlevənz/
plural of “eleven” — the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
set up or found
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
not divisible by two
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
over-crowded
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From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
Pennington
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From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
Tarlton
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From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this refuse was concealed behind one of the dormitories ready to be dragged out and placed in the center of the campus pending a successful termination of the game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
unbeatenadjectiveUS /ənˈbiːtən/
not conquered
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading News from the village of Tarlton announced every hotel and place of accommodation to be over-crowded with visitors, friends, relatives, and alumni, waiting for the morrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The campus was lined with students and returning alumni, some of the latter having come hundreds of miles just to see the unbeaten elevens clash.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BEFORE THE GAME Wednesday night, the eve of the coming contest with the mighty Pennington eleven, found Bartlett college in a state of wild confusion and excitement.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A delegation of students had been busy all day collecting empty dry goods boxes, odd pieces of wood, limbs of trees, and what not for the creating of a large bonfire should Bartlett be victorious.
