aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
the state of being absent
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
(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 Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
Bayliss
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earlier than; in front of
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teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
carefully weighed
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
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a feeling of excitement
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
at any time
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
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fellow-students
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footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
Gridley
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harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
leaknounUS /liːk/
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
the force of workers available
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
a customary way of operation or behavior
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PRIN
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From this reading "PRIN."
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
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Identical; not different.
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
an educational institution
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
school'snounUS /skuːlz/
possessive form of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GETS IN THE PRACTICE If Dodge and Bayliss devoted any time to farewells among their late fellow-students before quitting Gridley the fact did not seem to leak out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the season of football, and nearly of the school's interest and enthusiasm seemed to spend itself in that direction.
which person or people
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Coach Morton did all in his power to push the team on to perfection; the other teachers worked harder than ever to keep the interest of the students sufficiently on their studies.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Yet despite the absence of two young men who considered themselves of such great importance the Gridley High School appeared to go on about the same as ever.
