used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
(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 "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Still, the Clifford enthusiasts did not appear to be downcast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still, the Clifford enthusiasts did not appear to be downcast.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
BILLSnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
lacking funds
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
Clifford
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From this reading Still, the Clifford enthusiasts did not appear to be downcast.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Still, the Clifford enthusiasts did not appear to be downcast.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
doughty
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From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading Still, the Clifford enthusiasts did not appear to be downcast.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
an opposing military force
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
enthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading Still, the Clifford enthusiasts did not appear to be downcast.
at any time
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
grandstandnounUS /ˈɡrændstænd/
the audience at a stadium or racetrack
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
halvesnounUS /hævz/
plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
intermissionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/
the act of suspending activity temporarily
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
and nothing more
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, the Clifford enthusiasts did not appear to be downcast.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still, the Clifford enthusiasts did not appear to be downcast.
two times
From this reading Their boys had thus far not only held their own, but scored more than twice as heavily as the enemy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
at the time that
From this reading A SCENE NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS Columbia enthusiasm broke out louder than ever when the intermission between the two halves was called.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Wait," they kept saying mysteriously on all sides, while shouts of encouragement went out to Hastings and his doughty warriors.
which person or people
From this reading "What do they mean by that?" asked Mr. Allen, of the man from above, who sat near him on the bench of the grandstand.
