Chapter XII · The Races

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

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

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From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

(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 Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

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

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

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

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

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 Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

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

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

past form of “delegate” — transfer power to someone

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

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

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

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

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

in a serious manner

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

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

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

past form of “fish” — seek indirectly

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

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

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

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

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

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

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

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

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

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

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

for more time

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

engage in

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

and nothing more

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

in other respects or ways

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

participate in games or sport

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

inflected form of “prod” — to push against gently

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

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

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

with speed

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

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

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

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

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

in the near future

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

move hurridly

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

plural of “sprinter” — someone who runs a short distance at top speed

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

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

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The doctor spent the most of every Saturday afternoon at the gym. building, and he doled out good advice to the girls while he prodded them, and listened to their heart and lung action, and otherwise discovered if they were "fit."

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

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

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

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

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

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

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

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

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

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

precisely as stated

From this reading Only the very best of the candidates were allowed to try the longer races, and they had all to go to Dr. Agnew's office first.

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

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

look attentively

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

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

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

during the time that

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

which person or people

From this reading Laura had been delegated by Mrs. Case to watch the sprinters, and most of them were quickly sent to the courts to play tennis, or basketball, or some other game, and the cinder track was soon devoted to those only who were earnestly endeavoring to develop their speed as runners--and who had some small chance, at least, to make a good record.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Bobby, as she said, "fished" for this invitation and got it while the girls were dressing in the gym. building, before the try-out work on the field that Saturday afternoon.

unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

From this reading Eve went to her broad jump, while Bobby lined up with a lot of the would-be sprinters from all four classes, to try their speed from the fifty-yard dash up to the quarter-mile.