used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
move towards
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
BELMONTnounUS /ˈbelmɑːnt/
a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
BerkshirenounUS /ˈbɜːrkʃər/
a county in southern England
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
clausenounUS /klɔːz/
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
competingverbUS /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
deficiencynounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
at any time
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
mutuallyadverbUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəli/
in a mutual or shared manner
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
ninesnounUS /naɪnz/
plural of “nine” — the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
not any; not one
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
and nothing more
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading It so happened that the rules of the Berkshire League made little provision in case of two colleges tying for the championship.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
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From this reading THE RETURN TO BELMONT Ray Wendell’s foresight had saved us much trouble and annoyance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The nearest approach to it was the clause to which Ray alluded, and which provided for only such settlement of a tie as should be mutually agreed upon by the captains of the competing nines.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
which person or people
From this reading This deficiency had entirely escaped the attention of those who had originally framed the rules; and as no tie in the competition had ever occurred thus far in the experience of the colleges, the matter had been altogether overlooked.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While every student believed that tie would always be settled by an extra game, there was no definite rule requiring it.
