used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Along about nine in the morning people began to gather at the park, paying for seats in the grandstand.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
(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 After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along about nine in the morning people began to gather at the park, paying for seats in the grandstand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Along about nine in the morning people began to gather at the park, paying for seats in the grandstand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Along about nine in the morning people began to gather at the park, paying for seats in the grandstand.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
lacking funds
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
contendersnounUS /kənˈtendərz/
plural of “contender” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
earthwards
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From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
a boy or man
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
assemble or get together
From this reading Along about nine in the morning people began to gather at the park, paying for seats in the grandstand.
depressingly dark
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
grandstandnounUS /ˈɡrændstænd/
the audience at a stadium or racetrack
From this reading Along about nine in the morning people began to gather at the park, paying for seats in the grandstand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
hockeynounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
Keyport
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From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
KEYPORT'S
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From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
full of life and energy
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
myriads
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From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Along about nine in the morning people began to gather at the park, paying for seats in the grandstand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Along about nine in the morning people began to gather at the park, paying for seats in the grandstand.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Along about nine in the morning people began to gather at the park, paying for seats in the grandstand.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Along about nine in the morning people began to gather at the park, paying for seats in the grandstand.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
rinknounUS /rɪŋk/
building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
ScrantonnounUS /ˈskræntən/
an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Along about nine in the morning people began to gather at the park, paying for seats in the grandstand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
for a short time
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
snowfallnounUS /ˈsnoʊfɑːl/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
snowflakesnounUS /ˈsnoʊfleɪks/
plural of “snowflake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
at the time that
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LIVELY GAME WITH KEYPORT'S SEVEN Many a fellow in Scranton felt blue early on Saturday morning, when, jumping from his warm bed, and hastening over to a window, he looked out to discover a few flakes of snow lazily drifting earthwards.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After all, it turned out a perfectly glorious winter's day, the air being keen, but with little wind to mar the work of the contenders on the icy rink.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The gloomy sky seemed to be in fit condition for a heavy snowfall, that would put the hockey game with Keyport entirely out of the question.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading By the time breakfast was ready, however, these fugitive snowflakes had ceased falling entirely, and, shortly afterwards, the bright sun broke out, lifting the load from myriads of enthusiastic young hearts.
