used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I hope so," replied the cheerful and optimistic Buster, composedly.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
backernounUS /ˈbækər/
invests in a theatrical production
From this reading Next time it'll be different," growled the unhappy Bellport backer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Next time it'll be different," growled the unhappy Bellport backer.
for the reason that
From this reading WON BY FOUR INCHES "See 'em getting Hail Columbia from their coach because they made that fool play!
Bellport
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From this reading Next time it'll be different," growled the unhappy Bellport backer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
BusternounUS /ˈbʌstər/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading "I hope so," replied the cheerful and optimistic Buster, composedly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WON BY FOUR INCHES "See 'em getting Hail Columbia from their coach because they made that fool play!
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading "I hope so," replied the cheerful and optimistic Buster, composedly.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading WON BY FOUR INCHES "See 'em getting Hail Columbia from their coach because they made that fool play!
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
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composedlyadverb
in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
From this reading "I hope so," replied the cheerful and optimistic Buster, composedly.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Next time it'll be different," growled the unhappy Bellport backer.
disheveledadjectiveUS /dɪˈʃevəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
a quad with a square body
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a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading WON BY FOUR INCHES "See 'em getting Hail Columbia from their coach because they made that fool play!
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading WON BY FOUR INCHES "See 'em getting Hail Columbia from their coach because they made that fool play!
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WON BY FOUR INCHES "See 'em getting Hail Columbia from their coach because they made that fool play!
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading WON BY FOUR INCHES "See 'em getting Hail Columbia from their coach because they made that fool play!
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
grandstandnounUS /ˈɡrændstænd/
the audience at a stadium or racetrack
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading Next time it'll be different," growled the unhappy Bellport backer.
HailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope so," replied the cheerful and optimistic Buster, composedly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope so," replied the cheerful and optimistic Buster, composedly.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
INCHESnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
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it'll
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From this reading Next time it'll be different," growled the unhappy Bellport backer.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading WON BY FOUR INCHES "See 'em getting Hail Columbia from their coach because they made that fool play!
Minnie
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From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next time it'll be different," growled the unhappy Bellport backer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
optimisticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːptəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
From this reading "I hope so," replied the cheerful and optimistic Buster, composedly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
participate in games or sport
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inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I hope so," replied the cheerful and optimistic Buster, composedly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I hope so," replied the cheerful and optimistic Buster, composedly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WON BY FOUR INCHES "See 'em getting Hail Columbia from their coach because they made that fool play!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next time it'll be different," growled the unhappy Bellport backer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WON BY FOUR INCHES "See 'em getting Hail Columbia from their coach because they made that fool play!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WON BY FOUR INCHES "See 'em getting Hail Columbia from their coach because they made that fool play!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Next time it'll be different," growled the unhappy Bellport backer.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Next time it'll be different," growled the unhappy Bellport backer.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
in or at the place that
From this reading Frank, as he came in from the field, dusty and disheveled, looked eagerly at a certain part of the grandstand where Helen sat alongside her chum Minnie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Immediately both girls waved their flags at him, and called out something, which, of course, was utterly drowned in the furious shouting that arose.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading WON BY FOUR INCHES "See 'em getting Hail Columbia from their coach because they made that fool play!
