Chapter XVI

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

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

later than; following

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

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From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In short, it was the season of the year when most normal American youths talk, think and dream football.

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

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

third-person singular of “dabble” — dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

plural of “dormitory” — a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading In short, it was the season of the year when most normal American youths talk, think and dream football.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

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From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

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 JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

brought together in one place

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

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

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

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

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

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

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

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From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

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

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

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

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In short, it was the season of the year when most normal American youths talk, think and dream football.

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

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

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

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

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

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

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

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

good weather with comfortable temperatures

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

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

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

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

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In short, it was the season of the year when most normal American youths talk, think and dream football.

attach to a support

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

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

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

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

From this reading In short, it was the season of the year when most normal American youths talk, think and dream football.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

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

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

and nothing more

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

unrestrained and violent

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

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

From this reading In short, it was the season of the year when most normal American youths talk, think and dream football.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short, it was the season of the year when most normal American youths talk, think and dream football.

not in physical motion

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

a tart spicy quality

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

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

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In short, it was the season of the year when most normal American youths talk, think and dream football.

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

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

plural of “tune” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

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

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

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

From this reading JIM DABBLES IN STRATEGY November was nearly a fortnight old and football was fairly on the home-stretch.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

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

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

at the time that

From this reading In short, it was the season of the year when most normal American youths talk, think and dream football.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Football tunes were heard in the dormitories and wherever two or more fellows were gathered together the talk was of the team and of Kenly Hall’s warriors and of the prospects of a Gray-and-Gold victory.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading Frosty nights and frequent chill and lowery days had taken the place of October mildness, and football enthusiasm, which, like the witch hazel, only comes into full blossom after the tang of frost is in the air, was rampant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the New Falmouth game out of the way, Alton had still to face Mount Millard, Oak Grove and Kenly Hall, the first two at home, the latter at Lakeville.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In short, it was the season of the year when most normal American youths talk, think and dream football.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading In short, it was the season of the year when most normal American youths talk, think and dream football.