Chapter XXII

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From this reading They remained Number 3.

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

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

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

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

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

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

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

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

terminate

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

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

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

serving as an essential component

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

past form of “down” — drink down entirely

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

divisible by two

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

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

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

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

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

the act of retaining something

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

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

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

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

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

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

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

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

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

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

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

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

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

a form of address for a man

From this reading WHAT MR.

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

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

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

From this reading They remained Number 3.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

above and across; more than

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They remained Number 3.

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

an educational institution

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

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

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

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

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

having a supporting base

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

express in words

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

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

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They remained Number 3.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

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

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

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

From this reading BILLSON COULD TELL The champion basketball team of Central High was holding its own, and even gaining a point or two now and then in the trophy series; but it seemed impossible for the hard-working girls to change their standing in the schedule of the teams.

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

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT MR.

at the time that

From this reading "It's a boiling shame!" cried Bobby Hargrew, one day at Laura's, when some of the team were talking matters over.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They could beat West High and Lumberport High School teams every time they played with them; but it was a hard struggle for Laura and her mates to break even with East High or Centerport, and the Keyport girls almost always downed them.