Chapter XIII

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

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

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

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

-ing form of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

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

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

any thing at all

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

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

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

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

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading FORMING THE HOCKEY TEAM "Candidates wanted for the Hockey team.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

causing dejection

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

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

From this reading "J. S. ROGERS, "T. H. EATON, "ROY PORTER."

the expression of approval and support

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FORMING THE HOCKEY TEAM "Candidates wanted for the Hockey team.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading FORMING THE HOCKEY TEAM "Candidates wanted for the Hockey team.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading "J. S. ROGERS, "T. H. EATON, "ROY PORTER."

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

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

a small number or amount

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

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 FORMING THE HOCKEY TEAM "Candidates wanted for the Hockey team.

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

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading "J. S. ROGERS, "T. H. EATON, "ROY PORTER."

a small worthless amount

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

immediately past

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

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

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

participate in games or sport

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading "J. S. ROGERS, "T. H. EATON, "ROY PORTER."

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading "J. S. ROGERS, "T. H. EATON, "ROY PORTER."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

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

From this reading "J. S. ROGERS, "T. H. EATON, "ROY PORTER."

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

From this reading "J. S. ROGERS, "T. H. EATON, "ROY PORTER."

an educational institution

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading "J. S. ROGERS, "T. H. EATON, "ROY PORTER."

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading FORMING THE HOCKEY TEAM "Candidates wanted for the Hockey team.

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

From this reading FORMING THE HOCKEY TEAM "Candidates wanted for the Hockey team.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

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

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

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

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

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

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

in the direction of

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

being five more than twenty

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading FORMING THE HOCKEY TEAM "Candidates wanted for the Hockey team.

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

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

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

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

at the time that

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

which person or people

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.

belonging to which person

From this reading A handful of the number had come for want of anything better to do, for it was a dismal, wet afternoon offering little encouragement to those whose tastes turned toward out-of-door pursuits.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading This notice appeared on the board in School Hall the last day of November, and when, four days later, the meeting was called to order by Jack Rogers, there were some twenty-five fellows adorning the wooden benches in the locker room.

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

From this reading All those who have played or would like to play please attend a meeting in the Gym at 4 P.M. on Friday.