used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One reason was that Bassett foresaw favors to be had at the hands of Tracey Campbell.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
Bassett
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From this reading Campbell was the leader of the two--he dominated Bassett as a political boss dominates his hench-men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Campbell was the leader of the two--he dominated Bassett as a political boss dominates his hench-men.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Campbell was the leader of the two--he dominated Bassett as a political boss dominates his hench-men.
dominatesverbUS /ˈdɑːməneɪts/
third-person singular of “dominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Campbell was the leader of the two--he dominated Bassett as a political boss dominates his hench-men.
dumpverbUS /dʌmp/
throw away as refuse
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
being one more than seven
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
give expression to
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
something many people believe that is false
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading One reason was that Bassett foresaw favors to be had at the hands of Tracey Campbell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading One reason was that Bassett foresaw favors to be had at the hands of Tracey Campbell.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
GreensboronounUS /ˈɡriːnzbərroʊ/
a city of north central North Carolina
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading One reason was that Bassett foresaw favors to be had at the hands of Tracey Campbell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Campbell was the leader of the two--he dominated Bassett as a political boss dominates his hench-men.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
hench-men
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From this reading Campbell was the leader of the two--he dominated Bassett as a political boss dominates his hench-men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Campbell was the leader of the two--he dominated Bassett as a political boss dominates his hench-men.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
and nothing more
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Campbell was the leader of the two--he dominated Bassett as a political boss dominates his hench-men.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
necktiesnounUS /ˈnektaɪz/
plural of “necktie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One reason was that Bassett foresaw favors to be had at the hands of Tracey Campbell.
and nothing more
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Campbell was the leader of the two--he dominated Bassett as a political boss dominates his hench-men.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading One reason was that Bassett foresaw favors to be had at the hands of Tracey Campbell.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
Ridgley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
an educational institution
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
sportyadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrti/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
Tracey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One reason was that Bassett foresaw favors to be had at the hands of Tracey Campbell.
Tracey's
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From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Campbell was the leader of the two--he dominated Bassett as a political boss dominates his hench-men.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
WhirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading A PLAN AND A GAME Campbell and the Western Whirlwind had certain qualities in common; both had ambitions to be "sporty."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They shared an inclination for lurid neckties, fancy socks and striped silk shirts; they believed themselves wise as to the ways of the world, and each had been heard to express the opinion that Ridgley School was a "slow old dump."
a late time of life
From this reading Tracey's home was only eight miles away--just on the other side of Greensboro--and within recent years his life had been greatly changed through the fortunes of war.
