used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
having companions or an escort
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The college was always generous and sympathetic in its support of the nine, and followed its progress with interest and encouragement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
CHOOSINGverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The college was always generous and sympathetic in its support of the nine, and followed its progress with interest and encouragement.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
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 CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading The college was always generous and sympathetic in its support of the nine, and followed its progress with interest and encouragement.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The college was always generous and sympathetic in its support of the nine, and followed its progress with interest and encouragement.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
set up or found
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The college was always generous and sympathetic in its support of the nine, and followed its progress with interest and encouragement.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The college was always generous and sympathetic in its support of the nine, and followed its progress with interest and encouragement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The college was always generous and sympathetic in its support of the nine, and followed its progress with interest and encouragement.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
most important element
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
the force of workers available
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
the middle of the day
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
and nothing more
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The college was always generous and sympathetic in its support of the nine, and followed its progress with interest and encouragement.
one of four equal parts
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
renovatedverbUS /ˈrenəveɪtɪd/
past form of “renovate” — restore to a previous or better condition
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
in the near future
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The college was always generous and sympathetic in its support of the nine, and followed its progress with interest and encouragement.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading The college was always generous and sympathetic in its support of the nine, and followed its progress with interest and encouragement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The college was always generous and sympathetic in its support of the nine, and followed its progress with interest and encouragement.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The club house had been opened a week or so before, and had been thoroughly renovated and cleaned, preparatory to the beginning of the season.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHOOSING THE NINE Early on the Monday morning following, I went over to Burke Hall to see if the bulletin had been posted on the great board fastened against the wall of the main hallway.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I found not only our bulletin, but a large crowd of students assembled in front of it, and from their comments I soon became convinced that both our notice and our selection of men for the competition were satisfactory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The college was always generous and sympathetic in its support of the nine, and followed its progress with interest and encouragement.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading At noon a large number of the students accompanied the competitors down to the baseball field, which was situated about a quarter of a mile from the college, eager to witness the first day’s practice, and to speculate on the merits of the respective men.
