Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

in addition

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

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

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

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

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

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

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

a university in England

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

for the most part

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

clothing in general

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

properly deserved

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

suffering shame

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

divisible by two

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

communicated in words

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

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 Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

set up or found

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

a university in Massachusetts

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

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

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

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

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

not accessible to view

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

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

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

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

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

excessively mournful

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

a particular point in time

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

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

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

past form of “scratch” — cause friction

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

make steady

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

past form of “syndicate” — join together into a syndicate

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

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From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

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

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

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

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

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

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

one who trains other persons or animals

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

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

From this reading John North was out on the field daily for the better part of two hours, dressed in togs that would have disgraced an old clothes man if found in his possession.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

in complete agreement

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

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From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

except if; if not

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

precisely as stated

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

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

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

widely or fully known

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

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

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

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

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His efforts were chiefly directed at the guards, and the way in which he seized those weighty players and pushed them about was beautiful to see.

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From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

belonging to which person

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading At Cambridge, coaches and captain and trainer put on very lugubrious expressions whenever the ’varsity was mentioned, and scratched wood and also muttered “_unberufen_” on even the slightest provocation.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Football affairs at Harvard went so smoothly that autumn, and promised so well that the local prophets were unanimous in declaring that “unless there came a slump at the critical moment” or “barring serious injuries to the players” or “if the present steady improvement in team-work continued,” Harvard would score a victory in the final game.

the act of creating written works

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.

a university in Connecticut

From this reading A well-known authority (writing from New Haven), whose weekly articles were syndicated throughout the country, expressed the opinion――carefully hidden in a column and a half of close type――that, unless Yale played considerably better than her present performance promised, or Harvard failed to justify the hopes of her coaches, the contest would be an extremely close and interesting one, and that victory, by whoever won, would be well deserved.