Chapter V

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

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

(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 He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

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

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

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

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

be envious of; set one's heart on

From this reading But the time and trouble entailed by the latter position he did not begrudge.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading John North was one of the busiest men in college.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the time and trouble entailed by the latter position he did not begrudge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the time and trouble entailed by the latter position he did not begrudge.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading John North was one of the busiest men in college.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

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

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But the time and trouble entailed by the latter position he did not begrudge.

of or relating to the diet

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence

From this reading But the time and trouble entailed by the latter position he did not begrudge.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

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 He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

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

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

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

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

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

From this reading John North was one of the busiest men in college.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John North was one of the busiest men in college.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading But the time and trouble entailed by the latter position he did not begrudge.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

the force of workers available

From this reading John North was one of the busiest men in college.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading John North was one of the busiest men in college.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the time and trouble entailed by the latter position he did not begrudge.

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

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading John North was one of the busiest men in college.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading John North was one of the busiest men in college.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading But the time and trouble entailed by the latter position he did not begrudge.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

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

From this reading John North was one of the busiest men in college.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But the time and trouble entailed by the latter position he did not begrudge.

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

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

a source of difficulty

From this reading But the time and trouble entailed by the latter position he did not begrudge.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

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

From this reading John North was one of the busiest men in college.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading He was taking all the studies that he could manage, was a member of nine clubs and held office in four of them, as head of a club table was responsible for the dietary welfare of ten gluttonous seniors, and had now undertaken the duties of a football coach.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.

pull back or move away or backward

From this reading He had played football for three seasons, and he realized that to withdraw entirely from gridiron affairs and hope to be contented was out of the question.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Therefore he was glad of the opportunity afforded him as an assistant coach to keep in touch with the sport and to be of assistance to the association, without, however, being required to give all his time to the game.