(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
anew
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
for the reason that
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
Belleville
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From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
BELLEVILLE'S
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From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
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 great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
Kramer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
not any; not one
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
on one occasion
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Really no one in Scranton was sorry.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
an amount of time
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Really no one in Scranton was sorry.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
an educational institution
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
ScrantonnounUS /ˈskræntən/
an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
and nothing more
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
snowfallnounUS /ˈsnoʊfɑːl/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Really no one in Scranton was sorry.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
carry out
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
TEAMnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading MEETING BELLEVILLE'S STRONG TEAM Another week rolled around, and once again school had closed for the Saturday and Sunday period of rest from studies.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The great hockey game with Belleville High was to take place in the neighboring town, as Captain Kramer (known far and wide simply as "O. K.," because those were his initials) had drawn the long straw in settling this matter with Hugh, and was, therefore, given the choice of territory, according to custom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There had been no snowfall of consequence during the entire week; and now Saturday opened with fair skies, as if inviting them to go forth and enjoy themselves to their full bent.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It seemed as though luck favored the young people of Scranton this season, so far as fair weather went.
