440
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From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
(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 In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
apportionedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːrʃənd/
given out in portions
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A number of the fellows were being coached in things they had never dreamed of undertaking.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
Clearfield
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From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
coachedverbUS /koʊtʃt/
past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading A number of the fellows were being coached in things they had never dreamed of undertaking.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading A number of the fellows were being coached in things they had never dreamed of undertaking.
let fall to the ground
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
Felker
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From this reading In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading A number of the fellows were being coached in things they had never dreamed of undertaking.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
four-forty
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From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
an occurrence of something
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
immediately past
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A number of the fellows were being coached in things they had never dreamed of undertaking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of the fellows were being coached in things they had never dreamed of undertaking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
schemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
the season of growth
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
TeamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A number of the fellows were being coached in things they had never dreamed of undertaking.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A number of the fellows were being coached in things they had never dreamed of undertaking.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
TollnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
Tupper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading ON THE TRACK By the middle of the month the Track Team comprised twenty members, several less than coach and captain had hoped for.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading A number of the fellows were being coached in things they had never dreamed of undertaking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In many cases a second was the best that Captain Felker dared hope for, in some cases a third would be all he expected.
wearersnounUS /ˈwerərz/
plural of “wearer” — a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
which person or people
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By a good deal of intricate scheming those twenty were apportioned over the seven track and five field events so that in each Clearfield would be represented by not less than three wearers of the purple.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading George Tupper, for instance, who had run fourth last spring in the 440-yards, had been prevailed on to drop that event and go in for the mile, since the four-forty was represented by three more promising performers and the mile run was left to Toll and Smith.
