used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Another Challenge to Allen--Brookville and Indiana Adventures.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Another Challenge to Allen--Brookville and Indiana Adventures.
Allen-Rourke
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From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another Challenge to Allen--Brookville and Indiana Adventures.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another Challenge to Allen--Brookville and Indiana Adventures.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
Brookville
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From this reading Another Challenge to Allen--Brookville and Indiana Adventures.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In that case, Ben wanted to be ready to step in, and offer to fight Allen immediately.
ChallengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Another Challenge to Allen--Brookville and Indiana Adventures.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
ten 10s
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading In that case, Ben wanted to be ready to step in, and offer to fight Allen immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading Another Challenge to Allen--Brookville and Indiana Adventures.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In that case, Ben wanted to be ready to step in, and offer to fight Allen immediately.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
and nothing more
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In that case, Ben wanted to be ready to step in, and offer to fight Allen immediately.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In that case, Ben wanted to be ready to step in, and offer to fight Allen immediately.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
SyracusenounUS /ˈsɪrəkjuːz/
a city in central New York
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another Challenge to Allen--Brookville and Indiana Adventures.
male cat
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
Tommy
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From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading In that case, Ben wanted to be ready to step in, and offer to fight Allen immediately.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
which person or people
From this reading During the four weeks he thus spent in training, he was assisted by Tommy Foster, who was himself an excellent athlete, as was shown from the fact that, weighing only one hundred and forty pounds, he could put up a one hundred and sixty pound bell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon his arrival in Syracuse, Ben went into training with the expectation of making a match with his old antagonist, Tom Allen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His ground for believing that such a match might be brought about was the suspicion that the Allen-Rourke fight, which was then under way, would fall through.
