Chapter VI

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

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

the state of being absent

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

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From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

a cherished desire

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

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

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

a formal public statement

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

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

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

make calm or still

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

very strong; urgently felt

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading It was more systematic and it was a whole lot more earnest.

any strong feeling

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

plural of “essential” — anything indispensable

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

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

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

being eight more than forty

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

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

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

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

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

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

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

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

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was more systematic and it was a whole lot more earnest.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

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

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

possessive form of “leonard” — United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

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

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading It was more systematic and it was a whole lot more earnest.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

possessive form of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

come together

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was more systematic and it was a whole lot more earnest.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

not any; not one

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

short and plump

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

(football) the person who plays quarterback

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

except for; apart from

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

an educational institution

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

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

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

a smallest army unit

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

characterized by order and planning

From this reading It was more systematic and it was a whole lot more earnest.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

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

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

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

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

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

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Anyhow, Leonard was relieved to find that he was not to meet opposition at the outset, and took his place in Squad C quite satisfied.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Football practice at Alton Academy differed from the same occupation at Loring Point High School in at least two essentials, he decided.

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

From this reading THE SEASON BEGINS In spite of Slim’s predictions, Leonard’s calm announcement to Manager Tenney that he was a candidate for guard on the football team occasioned no evident surprise.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was more systematic and it was a whole lot more earnest.

belonging to which person

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Considering that within forty-eight hours Tenney had registered the name of a fat and pudgy junior whose consuming ambition was to play quarterback and had listened to the calm assurance of a lathe-like youth that he would be satisfied with nothing save the position of center, the manager’s absence of emotion was not surprising.