used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
matters of personal concern
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
(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 The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
Brown-and-Blue
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From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
CummingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
defeatsnounUS /dɪˈfiːts/
plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
wanted intensely
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
didn't
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From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
one or the other of two
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
extricatedverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
loyallyadverbUS /ˈlɔɪəli/
with loyalty; in a loyal manner
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
and nothing more
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
pleasantest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
established beyond doubt
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
not used up
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
an educational institution
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
the season of growth
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading He enjoyed that immensely, got terribly excited--although I must own that he didn’t show the fact much--and “rooted” loyally for the Brown-and-Blue.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
male cat
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading TOM PLAYS IN A REAL GAME That spring proved to be the pleasantest in Tom’s recollection.
a source of difficulty
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
look attentively
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
at the time that
From this reading To be sure, lessons didn’t always go easily; in fact, Tom had a fortnight of trouble when the first lazy, warm days came, and only extricated himself from his difficulties by resolutely remaining at home in the evenings and studying instead of playing ball.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading A slack time in the affairs of Cummings and Wright followed the first spring months and Tom was several times accorded the privilege of taking a couple of hours off on Saturday afternoons to watch the high school team play.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The team that year was nothing to boast of, although patriotic youths did boast, for all of that, and met a larger number of defeats than was either expected or desired.
