116
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From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many of the men were the possessors of rich, melodious voices, that brought many a thrill of delight to their listeners, in their tones.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
dearly loved
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Many of the men were the possessors of rich, melodious voices, that brought many a thrill of delight to their listeners, in their tones.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
donnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
else
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From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
to an extreme degree
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
inventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Many of the men were the possessors of rich, melodious voices, that brought many a thrill of delight to their listeners, in their tones.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading Many of the men were the possessors of rich, melodious voices, that brought many a thrill of delight to their listeners, in their tones.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
the force of workers available
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
absolutely essential
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
not any; not one
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
originatingverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
in other respects or ways
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
participate in games or sport
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
possessors
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From this reading Many of the men were the possessors of rich, melodious voices, that brought many a thrill of delight to their listeners, in their tones.
primanounUS /ˈpriːmə/
used primarily as eating apples
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Many of the men were the possessors of rich, melodious voices, that brought many a thrill of delight to their listeners, in their tones.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
safety-valve
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From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
schoolboysnounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪz/
plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Many of the men were the possessors of rich, melodious voices, that brought many a thrill of delight to their listeners, in their tones.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Many of the men were the possessors of rich, melodious voices, that brought many a thrill of delight to their listeners, in their tones.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Many of the men were the possessors of rich, melodious voices, that brought many a thrill of delight to their listeners, in their tones.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the men were the possessors of rich, melodious voices, that brought many a thrill of delight to their listeners, in their tones.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ralph had a fine voice, and to please his comrades he often sang the sweet old songs of childhood, while they listened with an enthusiasm and rounds of applause that many a prima donna could not have inspired.
which person or people
From this reading The camp echoed often with the songs so dear to all who can be moved by tender thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some such safety-valve was necessary, or else many would have broken down with memories of the dear ones at home, and the depressing sights of war, and its hardships.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading HAT time {116}should not hang heavy on their hands, much inventive genius was brought into play, and no schoolboys, famous for their ability in making up games, could equal these grown men in originating sports to fill in the hours that otherwise would have been exceedingly dull.
