Chapter VI · Chapter 6

later than; following

From this reading The call had gone forth for every boy selected to appear on the field immediately after school that same Monday afternoon, for initial practice.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The call had gone forth for every boy selected to appear on the field immediately after school that same Monday afternoon, for initial practice.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

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

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

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

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

plural of “aspirant” — an ambitious and aspiring young person

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

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

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

a youthful male person

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

the act of burning something

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The call had gone forth for every boy selected to appear on the field immediately after school that same Monday afternoon, for initial practice.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

being joined in close association

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The call had gone forth for every boy selected to appear on the field immediately after school that same Monday afternoon, for initial practice.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

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

From this reading The call had gone forth for every boy selected to appear on the field immediately after school that same Monday afternoon, for initial practice.

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

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The call had gone forth for every boy selected to appear on the field immediately after school that same Monday afternoon, for initial practice.

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

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

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

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

jump lightly

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The call had gone forth for every boy selected to appear on the field immediately after school that same Monday afternoon, for initial practice.

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

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading The call had gone forth for every boy selected to appear on the field immediately after school that same Monday afternoon, for initial practice.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

the sound of laughing

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

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

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

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 There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

occurring by chance

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

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 There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

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

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

in a royal manner

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The call had gone forth for every boy selected to appear on the field immediately after school that same Monday afternoon, for initial practice.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

cut with a saw

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

an educational institution

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

a building where young people receive education

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

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

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The call had gone forth for every boy selected to appear on the field immediately after school that same Monday afternoon, for initial practice.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Of course four-fifths of the aspirants entertained hopes that lightning might be so kind as to strike the little rod which each had modestly erected.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

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

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

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

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

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

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

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

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

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

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

hard to endure

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been finished, many disappointed fellows trying to laugh, and appear as though they had never wanted the job anyway.

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

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

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

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

at the time that

From this reading CALLED OUT FOR PRACTICE When Monday saw the gathering of boys and girls at school, there were two subjects that seemed to engross their conversation.

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

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

which person or people

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One of these concerned the royally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoolhouse Saturday night, at which almost every boy in town had been present, to hear the report of the Athletic Committee, and learn who the lucky ones were.