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The play that won
The play that won

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The play that won is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark
Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won
D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.
ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....
_Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The play that won

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The play that won is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark
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Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won
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D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.
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ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....
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_Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

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appleton noun US /ˈæpəltən/

English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)

From this reading “D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.”

fumed adjective US /fjuːmd/

(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes

From this reading “ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....”

Hilltop noun US /ˈhɪltɑːp/

the peak of a hill

From this reading “Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won”

Inning noun US /ˈɪnɪŋ/

(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

From this reading “Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark”

Logan noun US /ˈloʊɡən/

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading “ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....”

Pennant noun US /ˈpenənt/

the award given to the champion

From this reading “Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark”

slumped verb US /slʌmpt/

past form of “slump” — assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading “_Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.”

Trophy noun US /ˈtroʊfi/

an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading “Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won”

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Plays the Game verb + article + noun counted as “play … game”

In this reading “Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won”

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152

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From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

168

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From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

94

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From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

AfloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/

aimlessly drifting

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

AfootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/

on foot; walking

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....

APPLETONnounUS /ˈæpəltən/

English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)

From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

AroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

ArrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

BACKadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

ballnounUS /bɔːl/

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

BARBOUR

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

From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

Benton's

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

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/

next to; at the side of

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

BOOKSnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

BoynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

CampnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

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

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

chairnounUS /tʃer/

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

ChangeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

chestnounUS /tʃest/

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

COnounUS /koʊ/

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

COMPANYnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....

CoursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

CrewnounUS /kruː/

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

Danforth

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From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

DoubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/

increase twofold

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

EndnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

ETC

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From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

FieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

Finkler's

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From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

ForwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

FournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

FreedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

Frontispiecenoun

an ornamental facade

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

fumedadjectiveUS /fjuːmd/

(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes

From this reading ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....

GamenounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

GoalnounUS /ɡoʊl/

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

GRAFTON

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

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

green-shaded

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

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

GuardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/

-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

HALFadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

Half-Back

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

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

HENRYnounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

HeronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

HilltopnounUS /ˈhɪltɑːp/

the peak of a hill

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

HittingnounUS /ˈhɪtɪŋ/

the act of contacting one thing with another

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

HonornounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....

imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

InningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/

(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....

Jimpson

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JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

KeepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/

conformity or harmony

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

knockverbUS /nɑːk/

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

lampnounUS /læmp/

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

Larry

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LinenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....

LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....

LuckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/

occurring by chance

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

mêlée

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From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

PassverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

PennantnounUS /ˈpenənt/

the award given to the champion

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

PlayverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

PlaysnounUS /pleɪz/

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

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poppedverbUS /pɑːpt/

inflected form of “pop” — bulge outward

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

PublishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

PurplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

RALPH

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From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

RivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/

someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

SchoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

SeasnounUS /siːz/

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

SecretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

SERIESnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

SignalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/

plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

slumpedverbUS /slʌmpt/

past form of “slump” — assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

SomewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/

in or at or to some place

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

spinenounUS /spaɪn/

the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

SpiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

TeamnounUS /tiːm/

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

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TednounUS /ted/

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

TrophynounUS /ˈtroʊfi/

an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

VenturenounUS /ˈventʃər/

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Four in Camp Four Afoot Four Afloat THE GRAFTON SERIES Rivals for the Team Winning His Game Hitting the Line BOOKS NOT IN SERIES For the Freedom of the Seas Under the Yankee Ensign Keeping His Course The Brother of a Hero Finkler’s Field Danforth Plays the Game The Arrival of Jimpson Benton’s Venture The Junior Trophy The New Boy at Hilltop The Spirit of the School The Play that Won

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....

Weatherby's

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From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading ILLUSTRATED D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON It was Larry Logan who fumed and implored....

WinningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

having won

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Frontispiece_ Then the pistol popped and they were off 94 Somewhere in that mêlée was the runner with the precious ball 152 The bridge tender had half closed the second gate 168 THE PLAY THAT WON When the knock came Ted was slumped on his spine in the Morris chair, the green-shaded lamp beside him and a magazine propped on his chest.

WonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

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YnounUS /waɪ/

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

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Yardley

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From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading D. APPLETON & CO., Publishers, New York THE PLAY THAT WON BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR AUTHOR OF “FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,” “THE HALF BACK,” ETC.

YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Guarding His Goal Forward Pass Double Play Winning His Y For Yardley Around the End Change Signals The Lucky Seventh The Secret Play The Purple Pennant The Half-Back For the Honor of the School Captain of the Crew Behind the Line Weatherby’s Inning On Your Mark

Chapter 1 of The play that won by Ralph Henry Barbour holds 420 sentences, grouped into 84 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 1 of The play that won contain?

Chapter 1 holds 420 sentences of The play that won, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of The play that won by Ralph Henry Barbour exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 420 sentences, grouped into 84 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 1 of The play that won?

Work through the 84 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 84 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The play that won

Common questions about reading The play that won by Ralph Henry Barbour on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The play that won?

Yes. All 3431 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #68062 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The play that won is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #68062, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The play that won take to read?

About 285 minutes of reading across 687 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The play that won section by section

How to work through The play that won section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

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  2. Read one section

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Vocabulary met early in The play that won

Words and structures a reader meets early in The play that won, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Guarding
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The play that won; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Forward
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The play that won; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Double
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The play that won; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Winning
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The play that won; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.