Chapter III

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

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

later than; following

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

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

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

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

From this reading Jim, though, appeared less conscious of the cold than most of the others.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

past form of “chill” — depress or discourage

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

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From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Jim, though, appeared less conscious of the cold than most of the others.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

divisible by two

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

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

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

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From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

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

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

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

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

fasten with a hook

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

in an inadequate manner or to an inadequate degree

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

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From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

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

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

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

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Jim, though, appeared less conscious of the cold than most of the others.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Jim, though, appeared less conscious of the cold than most of the others.

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From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

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

From this reading Jim, though, appeared less conscious of the cold than most of the others.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

plural of “overcoat” — a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

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

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

a mischievous sprite of English folklore

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

clean with hard rubbing

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

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

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

the act of breaking something into small pieces

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Jim, though, appeared less conscious of the cold than most of the others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

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

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Jim, though, appeared less conscious of the cold than most of the others.

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

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

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

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

not closed or secured

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

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

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading It was a nippingly cold February afternoon, and Jim made one of the small audience that stamped about on chilled feet and watched the progress of the practice game.

plural of “wearer” — a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

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

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ON THE ICE A few days later Clem, smashing into the boards of the outdoor rink, after a valiant effort to hook the puck from Landorf, of the scrub six, almost bumped heads with Jim Todd.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading About him were overcoats--even one or two of fur--and unfastened overshoes rattled their buckles as their wearers kicked the wooden barrier or stamped about on the hard-trodden snow to encourage circulation.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading He had on the old gray woolen sweater, and a cloth cap set inadequately on the back of his streaky brown locks.