Chapter XVI

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

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

From this reading “We’ve three new men in our eight,” he said, “and the Bayport crew is almost entirely new blood.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

give sanction to

From this reading Young Daring did not approve of this, and frankly said so.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

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

From this reading “We’ve three new men in our eight,” he said, “and the Bayport crew is almost entirely new blood.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading “We’ve three new men in our eight,” he said, “and the Bayport crew is almost entirely new blood.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

fulfill sexually

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Young Daring did not approve of this, and frankly said so.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Young Daring did not approve of this, and frankly said so.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

being one more than seven

From this reading “We’ve three new men in our eight,” he said, “and the Bayport crew is almost entirely new blood.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading “We’ve three new men in our eight,” he said, “and the Bayport crew is almost entirely new blood.

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

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

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

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

a boy or man

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Young Daring did not approve of this, and frankly said so.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

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

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

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

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

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

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

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

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

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

From this reading “We’ve three new men in our eight,” he said, “and the Bayport crew is almost entirely new blood.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

the force of workers available

From this reading “We’ve three new men in our eight,” he said, “and the Bayport crew is almost entirely new blood.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

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

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “We’ve three new men in our eight,” he said, “and the Bayport crew is almost entirely new blood.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Young Daring did not approve of this, and frankly said so.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “We’ve three new men in our eight,” he said, “and the Bayport crew is almost entirely new blood.

above and across; more than

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

first in rank or degree

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

any competition

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

restored to a new condition

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

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

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Young Daring did not approve of this, and frankly said so.

a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Young Daring did not approve of this, and frankly said so.

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

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

plural of “wager” — the act of gambling

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

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

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Eric came down nearly every evening to see them pull the scull over the smooth stretch of water above the bridge, and he told Phil several times that he had “laid some pretty stiff wagers” on his crew.

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

From this reading “We’ve three new men in our eight,” he said, “and the Bayport crew is almost entirely new blood.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

having won

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE BOAT RACE Phil had pulled an oar with the winning crew the year before, and was to be stroke oar this year, a position requiring nice judgment as well as consummate skill.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Although he had now been working at the bank for more than three weeks, the young fellow was in prime physical condition, and the week’s practice with the crew renewed the hopes of the ardent admirers of the Riverdale boys.