used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
admittedlyadverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪdli/
as acknowledged
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
(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 His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
a boy or man
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
carefully weighed
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the school had a debating society, of which the membership was from all classes.
debatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading Of course, the school had a debating society, of which the membership was from all classes.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
a boy or man
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
fiasconounUS /fiˈæskoʊ/
a sudden and violent collapse
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
FISTICUFFSnounUS /ˈfɪstɪkʌfs/
a fight with bare fists
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of course, the school had a debating society, of which the membership was from all classes.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
hazingverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
the act of retaining something
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
keen-witted
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From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
kicksnounUS /kɪks/
plural of “kick” — the act of delivering a blow with the foot
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
Marshallton
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From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading Of course, the school had a debating society, of which the membership was from all classes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
an educational institution
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
Siebold
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From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Of course, the school had a debating society, of which the membership was from all classes.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
TechnounUS /tek/
a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was class president, stood easily at the head of his classes, if head there was, and in most things he admittedly surpassed his fellows.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FISTICUFFS Siebold, a keen-witted fellow and an athlete, was the leading spirit among the sophomores of Marshallton Tech.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading His people being well-to-do, he indulged in all the little "side kicks," as the boys termed sports, social diversions and the like.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A really fine chap was Siebold, though he possessed one unfortunate failing--he persisted in holding to a grudge; and he had never forgiven Bill and Gus for that hazing fiasco, nor for bringing down the scorn of the school on what had been considered a harmless kind of fun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of course, the school had a debating society, of which the membership was from all classes.
