Chapter XVI

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

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading So, all in all, Leonard should have been more than satisfied with the afternoon, it seemed.

anew

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

(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 FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

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

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

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

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

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

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

conveying or resembling a compliment

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

a pronoun that points out an intended referent

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

properly deserved

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

an opposing military force

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

communicated in words

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

the act of giving

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

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

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

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

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So, all in all, Leonard should have been more than satisfied with the afternoon, it seemed.

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

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

third-person singular of “heal” — heal or recover

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

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

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

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

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

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 FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

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

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

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

From this reading So, all in all, Leonard should have been more than satisfied with the afternoon, it seemed.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

by chance

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading So, all in all, Leonard should have been more than satisfied with the afternoon, it seemed.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading So, all in all, Leonard should have been more than satisfied with the afternoon, it seemed.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So, all in all, Leonard should have been more than satisfied with the afternoon, it seemed.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

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

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, all in all, Leonard should have been more than satisfied with the afternoon, it seemed.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

a smallest army unit

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

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

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

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

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

without possibility of mistake

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

up to a particular time

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

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

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

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

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

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

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

in or at the place that

From this reading Disappointment had not prevented the other members of the squad from giving praise where it was deserved, and Leonard had heard a number of nice things said.

during the time that

From this reading Rus Emerson had been especially complimentary, and Coach Cade, while less demonstrative than the players, had expressed his approval quite unmistakably.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So, all in all, Leonard should have been more than satisfied with the afternoon, it seemed.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading FIRST TRICK TO THE ENEMY But time heals all wounds, and long before the special trolley had landed the team back at Alton Leonard’s spirits were again at normal, or perhaps a little beyond normal since, in spite of the defeat, the Gray-and-Gold had had her big moments, and he had shared in at least one of them.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading But he wasn’t, for the defeat rankled, and Slim’s well-intended but cynical sounding advice to “forget it and wait until next year” brought little comfort.