Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

(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 Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

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

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

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

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Damon and Pythias would have been excellent, if hackneyed, nicknames for the pair.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

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

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Curtis and Will were inseparable companions.

permission to do something

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)

From this reading Damon and Pythias would have been excellent, if hackneyed, nicknames for the pair.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

plural of “elect” — an exclusive group of people

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Damon and Pythias would have been excellent, if hackneyed, nicknames for the pair.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Damon and Pythias would have been excellent, if hackneyed, nicknames for the pair.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

tamper, with the purpose of deception

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

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

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading Damon and Pythias would have been excellent, if hackneyed, nicknames for the pair.

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

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

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

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Damon and Pythias would have been excellent, if hackneyed, nicknames for the pair.

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

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

not capable of being separated

From this reading Curtis and Will were inseparable companions.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

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

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

capital of the state of Michigan; located in southern Michigan on the Grand River

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

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

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

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From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

plural of “nickname” — a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading Damon and Pythias would have been excellent, if hackneyed, nicknames for the pair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

on one occasion

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

a group of people who work together

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Damon and Pythias would have been excellent, if hackneyed, nicknames for the pair.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

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

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

friend of Damon

From this reading Damon and Pythias would have been excellent, if hackneyed, nicknames for the pair.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

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

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

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

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

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

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

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

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

male cat

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

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

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

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

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

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

From this reading Curtis and Will were inseparable companions.

at the time that

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

in or at the place that

From this reading Dick had once remarked in his quiet way, when the two chums had appeared arm in arm on the ball field: “Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

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

From this reading THE TEAM ELECTS ITS CAPTAIN There was a full attendance at the organization meeting which assembled in the Merricks’ front parlor that evening.

a Caucasian

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

which person or people

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Besides Gordon himself, Dick Lovering, Fudge Shaw, Harry Bryan, who had won his father’s consent, and Tom Haley, all of whom we have met, there was Lansing White, otherwise known as “Lanny,” Jack Tappen, Pete Robey, Will Scott, and Curtis Wayland.

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

From this reading Damon and Pythias would have been excellent, if hackneyed, nicknames for the pair.