used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
(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 Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
Belcofsky
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From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
Bow's
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From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
well in the past; former
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
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 WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That Alaska trip was to him a living reality, and he was striving for it with all his might.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That Alaska trip was to him a living reality, and he was striving for it with all his might.
of the present time and place
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
of great significance or value
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That Alaska trip was to him a living reality, and he was striving for it with all his might.
immediately past
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
a room where books are kept
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading That Alaska trip was to him a living reality, and he was striving for it with all his might.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That Alaska trip was to him a living reality, and he was striving for it with all his might.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
used to form the superlative
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
not any; not one
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
Phil
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From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading That Alaska trip was to him a living reality, and he was striving for it with all his might.
Ryder
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From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
SergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
skating-match
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From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
not in physical motion
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading That Alaska trip was to him a living reality, and he was striving for it with all his might.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
carry out
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
theatricals
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From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Phil Ryder managed to take some part in all of these, though he was by no means so active nor so much of a leader as formerly.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading That Alaska trip was to him a living reality, and he was striving for it with all his might.
undividedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/
not parted by conflict of opinion
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Some of the other fellows were provoked that he should neglect sports, in which he had so excelled, for the mere purpose of studying, while there was still so much time left in which to attend to that.
WINNINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That Alaska trip was to him a living reality, and he was striving for it with all his might.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading These were Billy Bow’s birthday party, the opening of the gymnasium, the launch of the new yacht, theatricals for the library fund, the last skating-match of the season, and a score of other things demanding their undivided attention.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading WINNING THE PRIZE Serge Belcofsky had departed early in the year, and Alaska was lost sight of by most of the New London boys amid the throng of more immediate, and to them important, interests that crowded thick and fast into their lives.
