Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

later than; following

From this reading He openly complimented the lads after the contest had been carried to its finish.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

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

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He openly complimented the lads after the contest had been carried to its finish.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He openly complimented the lads after the contest had been carried to its finish.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading The experienced coach seemed very well satisfied.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading He openly complimented the lads after the contest had been carried to its finish.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading He openly complimented the lads after the contest had been carried to its finish.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

at any time

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The experienced coach seemed very well satisfied.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading He openly complimented the lads after the contest had been carried to its finish.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

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

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He openly complimented the lads after the contest had been carried to its finish.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

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From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

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From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

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

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He openly complimented the lads after the contest had been carried to its finish.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading He openly complimented the lads after the contest had been carried to its finish.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

in an open way

From this reading He openly complimented the lads after the contest had been carried to its finish.

be against; express opposition to

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

above and across; more than

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

plural of “regular” — a regular patron

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The experienced coach seemed very well satisfied.

cause friction

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The experienced coach seemed very well satisfied.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

past form of “snow” — fall as snow

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

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

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

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

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

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

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

past form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

precisely as stated

From this reading The experienced coach seemed very well satisfied.

in essence or effect but not in fact

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

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

From this reading A MOTHER'S SACRIFICE Friday afternoon had come, and the game at the park was over.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The experienced coach seemed very well satisfied.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Although the scratch team organized by Mr. Leonard to oppose the Regulars put up a strong fight, they were virtually "snowed under" by the splendid playing of Hugh and his six comrades.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are doing splendid work, fellows," he told them, with a look of pride on his face; "and the way you played this afternoon was worthy of any Montreal Seven that ever toured the East to show how they do things up there in Canada at their favorite winter sport.