used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
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 Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
BoxernounUS /ˈbɑːksər/
someone who fights with his fists for sport
From this reading "Never mind Boxer Hall," went on Mr. Lighton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading For on unison, and in rowing exactly in time with every other man in the shell, does the race depend.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For on unison, and in rowing exactly in time with every other man in the shell, does the race depend.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For on unison, and in rowing exactly in time with every other man in the shell, does the race depend.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading For on unison, and in rowing exactly in time with every other man in the shell, does the race depend.
opinion or judgment
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
gluedadjectiveUS /ɡluːd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "Never mind Boxer Hall," went on Mr. Lighton.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
of great significance or value
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
Lighton
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From this reading "Never mind Boxer Hall," went on Mr. Lighton.
something that is lost
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind Boxer Hall," went on Mr. Lighton.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Never mind Boxer Hall," went on Mr. Lighton.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind Boxer Hall," went on Mr. Lighton.
not any; not one
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
one's
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From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For on unison, and in rowing exactly in time with every other man in the shell, does the race depend.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
a container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
any competition
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
Randall
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From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading For on unison, and in rowing exactly in time with every other man in the shell, does the race depend.
RUTH'SnounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
except for; apart from
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading For on unison, and in rowing exactly in time with every other man in the shell, does the race depend.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For on unison, and in rowing exactly in time with every other man in the shell, does the race depend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
male cat
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
unisonnounUS /ˈjuːnəsən/
corresponding exactly
From this reading For on unison, and in rowing exactly in time with every other man in the shell, does the race depend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Never mind Boxer Hall," went on Mr. Lighton.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Nothing is so important in a race as to save one's wind, and to keep one's eyes fairly glued on the back of the man in front of one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For on unison, and in rowing exactly in time with every other man in the shell, does the race depend.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Thus the coach called to Tom, but there was no sting in his words, and the tall baseball pitcher of Randall knew that it was for the good of himself and the crew.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading RUTH'S LOSS "Silence number seven--eyes in the boat--on the man in front of you!"
