Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

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

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

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

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

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

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

mark as different

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

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

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

in a willing manner

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

the act of departing

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

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

From this reading Nick's hour had struck!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

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

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

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

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

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 NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Nick's hour had struck!

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

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

of great significance or value

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

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

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

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

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

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

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

most important element

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

From this reading Nick's hour had struck!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

and nothing more

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

participate in games or sport

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

(sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

plural of “regular” — a regular patron

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Nick's hour had struck!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

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

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

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

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

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

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

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

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

at the time that

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

in or at the place that

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

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

From this reading Accordingly Nick had a large letter S fastened to his jersey, to mark the side on which he fought, so that the referee might easily know where he belonged.

which person or people

From this reading He was going into play as one of the Regulars; he had been especially picked for that important service among twenty likely lads who only too gladly would have accepted a chance to distinguish themselves in such an emergency.

having won

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

in the company of; together with

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The long-awaited opportunity to prove the genuine nature of the change that had taken place within his heart had arrived.

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

From this reading NICK MAKES GOOD----CONCLUSION The look upon the face of Nick Lang when Hugh spoke in this way told the leader of the Scranton Hockey Seven he would fight with might and main to turn the tables on the winning Belleville team.