8
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From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
9
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From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
all-aroundadjective
many-sided
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Walter Osborne, of the Hawk patrol, and Donald Miller, leader of the Foxes were very evenly matched.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
a youthful male person
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
Denmead
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From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
DETECTIVESnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
Donald
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From this reading Walter Osborne, of the Hawk patrol, and Donald Miller, leader of the Foxes were very evenly matched.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading Walter Osborne, of the Hawk patrol, and Donald Miller, leader of the Foxes were very evenly matched.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
promote over another
From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
FoxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Walter Osborne, of the Hawk patrol, and Donald Miller, leader of the Foxes were very evenly matched.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
the act of departing
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading Walter Osborne, of the Hawk patrol, and Donald Miller, leader of the Foxes were very evenly matched.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Walter Osborne, of the Hawk patrol, and Donald Miller, leader of the Foxes were very evenly matched.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading Walter Osborne, of the Hawk patrol, and Donald Miller, leader of the Foxes were very evenly matched.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Walter Osborne, of the Hawk patrol, and Donald Miller, leader of the Foxes were very evenly matched.
Oakvale
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From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading Walter Osborne, of the Hawk patrol, and Donald Miller, leader of the Foxes were very evenly matched.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
ralliesnounUS /ˈræliz/
plural of “rally” — a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
steadiest
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From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
surestadjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrɪst/
superlative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the set had been a hotly contested one was shown by the score in games being 9 to 8 in favor of Miller.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The latter was conceded to play the steadiest, surest all-around game, though Walter frequently surpassed him in single shots or astonishing rallies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
precisely as stated
From this reading Walter Osborne, of the Hawk patrol, and Donald Miller, leader of the Foxes were very evenly matched.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter Osborne, of the Hawk patrol, and Donald Miller, leader of the Foxes were very evenly matched.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOY SCOUT DETECTIVES On one of the fine courts back of the big summer hotel at Oakvale an exciting game of tennis was drawing to a close.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
which person or people
From this reading The players were two patrol leaders of a troop of Boy Scouts who were awaiting the arrival of "Chief" Denmead, their Scout Master, before going over to Pioneer Lake for the opening of camp.
