Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Alton was present, Academy and town, and so to a lesser degree was Lakeville.

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

From this reading Alton was present, Academy and town, and so to a lesser degree was Lakeville.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Lack of sunshine, however, had not affected the attendance.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

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

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

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

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

any thing at all

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

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

From this reading Gray-and-gold banners, arm-bands and megaphones lighted one side of the field, the cherry-and-black of Kenly sprinkled the other.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading Lack of sunshine, however, had not affected the attendance.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading Gray-and-gold banners, arm-bands and megaphones lighted one side of the field, the cherry-and-black of Kenly sprinkled the other.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

third-person singular of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

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

From this reading Gray-and-gold banners, arm-bands and megaphones lighted one side of the field, the cherry-and-black of Kenly sprinkled the other.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Alton was present, Academy and town, and so to a lesser degree was Lakeville.

lying in or toward the east

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

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

From this reading Gray-and-gold banners, arm-bands and megaphones lighted one side of the field, the cherry-and-black of Kenly sprinkled the other.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

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

From this reading Lack of sunshine, however, had not affected the attendance.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Lack of sunshine, however, had not affected the attendance.

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

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

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

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Lack of sunshine, however, had not affected the attendance.

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

From this reading Alton was present, Academy and town, and so to a lesser degree was Lakeville.

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

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

of less size or importance

From this reading Alton was present, Academy and town, and so to a lesser degree was Lakeville.

set afire or burning

From this reading Gray-and-gold banners, arm-bands and megaphones lighted one side of the field, the cherry-and-black of Kenly sprinkled the other.

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

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

plural of “megaphone” — a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice

From this reading Gray-and-gold banners, arm-bands and megaphones lighted one side of the field, the cherry-and-black of Kenly sprinkled the other.

wetness caused by water

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

not any; not one

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lack of sunshine, however, had not affected the attendance.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lack of sunshine, however, had not affected the attendance.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Gray-and-gold banners, arm-bands and megaphones lighted one side of the field, the cherry-and-black of Kenly sprinkled the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Gray-and-gold banners, arm-bands and megaphones lighted one side of the field, the cherry-and-black of Kenly sprinkled the other.

above and across; more than

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Alton was present, Academy and town, and so to a lesser degree was Lakeville.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

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

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Gray-and-gold banners, arm-bands and megaphones lighted one side of the field, the cherry-and-black of Kenly sprinkled the other.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Alton was present, Academy and town, and so to a lesser degree was Lakeville.

past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely

From this reading Gray-and-gold banners, arm-bands and megaphones lighted one side of the field, the cherry-and-black of Kenly sprinkled the other.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Lack of sunshine, however, had not affected the attendance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

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

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

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

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Alton was present, Academy and town, and so to a lesser degree was Lakeville.

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

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

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

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

at the time that

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading ALTON CELEBRATES These was no moisture in the little easterly wind that blew across the field when Alton kicked off to Kenly, but the clouds were heavy and the afternoon was gray and chill.

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

From this reading The stands were filled, the rows of settees from the gymnasium and chairs from the halls were occupied and the crowd spilled over the ground in large numbers and sat on rugs, newspapers, anything that would serve.