Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

(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 How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

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

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

plural of “athlete” — a person trained to compete in sports

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Frank would have begged off, but even the girls insisted that it would be a shame to spoil the fun.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Frank would have begged off, but even the girls insisted that it would be a shame to spoil the fun.

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From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

the two together, not just one

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

the status of being a champion

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

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

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

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 THE MESSAGE FROM TOKIO.--CONCLUSION That Thanksgiving night Columbia went wild.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM TOKIO.--CONCLUSION That Thanksgiving night Columbia went wild.

disputed or made the object of contention or competition

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

divisible by two

From this reading Frank would have begged off, but even the girls insisted that it would be a shame to spoil the fun.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank would have begged off, but even the girls insisted that it would be a shame to spoil the fun.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM TOKIO.--CONCLUSION That Thanksgiving night Columbia went wild.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Frank would have begged off, but even the girls insisted that it would be a shame to spoil the fun.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Frank would have begged off, but even the girls insisted that it would be a shame to spoil the fun.

destroyed or killed

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

highest in quality

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

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

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

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

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Frank would have begged off, but even the girls insisted that it would be a shame to spoil the fun.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

the aggregate of past events

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

in a heated manner

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

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

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

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

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Frank would have begged off, but even the girls insisted that it would be a shame to spoil the fun.

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

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

immediately past

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

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 How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM TOKIO.--CONCLUSION That Thanksgiving night Columbia went wild.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM TOKIO.--CONCLUSION That Thanksgiving night Columbia went wild.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Frank would have begged off, but even the girls insisted that it would be a shame to spoil the fun.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

satisfy

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

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

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading Frank would have begged off, but even the girls insisted that it would be a shame to spoil the fun.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

the act of separating grain from chaff

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading Frank would have begged off, but even the girls insisted that it would be a shame to spoil the fun.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM TOKIO.--CONCLUSION That Thanksgiving night Columbia went wild.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM TOKIO.--CONCLUSION That Thanksgiving night Columbia went wild.

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

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM TOKIO.--CONCLUSION That Thanksgiving night Columbia went wild.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

in or at that place or location

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

a special situation

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

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

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM TOKIO.--CONCLUSION That Thanksgiving night Columbia went wild.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

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

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM TOKIO.--CONCLUSION That Thanksgiving night Columbia went wild.

at the time that

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

during the time that

From this reading And so for hours the town resounded with cheers and songs, while in several places great bonfires along the banks of the Harrapin told of the general rejoicing.

a Caucasian

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM TOKIO.--CONCLUSION That Thanksgiving night Columbia went wild.

having won

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

in the company of; together with

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Frank would have begged off, but even the girls insisted that it would be a shame to spoil the fun.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading True, the first snow of the year began sifting down, and the ground was covered with a white mantle; but such a little thing as that could not quench the ardor of those happy fellows.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading How could they help it when Columbia High had completed the greatest year in all her history--first there was the winning of the baseball championship; then came the hotly contested inter-school rowing races, in which she won new laurels with her young athletes; and last but not least, both Clifford and Bellport had gone down to bitter defeat before her gridiron warriors!