Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

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

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

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From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had, said Peet, been one burst through the whole second team that had netted forty-odd yards.

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From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

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From this reading And he had frequently piled through Myatt and Bowen for three and four at a whack.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading There had, said Peet, been one burst through the whole second team that had netted forty-odd yards.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

someone skilled at conversation

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

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

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

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

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

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

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

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

From this reading There had, said Peet, been one burst through the whole second team that had netted forty-odd yards.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

many times at short intervals

From this reading And he had frequently piled through Myatt and Bowen for three and four at a whack.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

brought together in one place

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

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

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

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

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

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

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

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

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

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

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

lacking a steady rhythm

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

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 Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

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

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

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

From this reading And he had frequently piled through Myatt and Bowen for three and four at a whack.

having open interstices or resembling a web

From this reading There had, said Peet, been one burst through the whole second team that had netted forty-odd yards.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

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

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading And he had frequently piled through Myatt and Bowen for three and four at a whack.

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

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

given added strength or support

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading There had, said Peet, been one burst through the whole second team that had netted forty-odd yards.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

plural of “sub” — a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading There had, said Peet, been one burst through the whole second team that had netted forty-odd yards.

possessive form of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

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

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

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

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There had, said Peet, been one burst through the whole second team that had netted forty-odd yards.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

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

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

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

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

precisely as stated

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

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

From this reading HUGH GOES TO THE VILLAGE There was the lightest sort of practice on Thursday for the regular, but the third-string players, reinforced by three or four first subs, among them Bert, gave the second a hard tussle for two fifteen-minute halves.

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

From this reading Peet wasn’t a very eloquent conversationalist and his report was vague and jerky, but Hugh gathered that Bert had more than distinguished himself that afternoon.

hit hard

From this reading And he had frequently piled through Myatt and Bowen for three and four at a whack.

which person or people

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

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

From this reading There had, said Peet, been one burst through the whole second team that had netted forty-odd yards.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hugh didn’t see that game, for with the other first-choice players he was dispatched to the showers the minute practice was done, but he heard about it afterwards from Peet, who, at least according to his own story, was the one particular bright spot in the second team’s back-field.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading There had, said Peet, been one burst through the whole second team that had netted forty-odd yards.