used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
AjaxnounUS /ˈeɪdʒæks/
a mythical Greek hero; a warrior who fought against Troy in the Iliad
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
Alice
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From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “We must be careful in our work,” cautioned Paxton.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading “We must be careful in our work,” cautioned Paxton.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading “We must be careful in our work,” cautioned Paxton.
Cedarville
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From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
CoulternounUS /ˈkoʊltər/
a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
CrosbynounUS /ˈkrɔːzbi/
United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
one or the other of two
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
a boy or man
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
engage in
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must be careful in our work,” cautioned Paxton.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
NeptunenounUS /ˈneptuːn/
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We must be careful in our work,” cautioned Paxton.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
PaxtonnounUS /ˈpækstən/
English architect (1801-1865)
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
any competition
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
rakeverbUS /reɪk/
move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
Reff
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From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
Ritter
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From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
RuddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
an educational institution
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
shekelsnounUS /ˈʃekəlz/
informal terms for money
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
express in speech
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
unworthies
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From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
wagersnounUS /ˈweɪdʒərz/
plural of “wager” — the act of gambling
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must be careful in our work,” cautioned Paxton.
We'll
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From this reading “We’ll make Jack Ruddy and his chums feel sick, and rake in some good shekels in the bargain,” said Reff Ritter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
which person or people
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading As a consequence the three unworthies did not hesitate to go around and lay wagers that either the _Ajax_ or the _Neptune_ would win.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading As they did not wish to bet openly against their own school, so to speak, they made the most of their wagers through a man in Cedarville named Crosby—a fellow who kept a variety store, including sporting goods and fishing tackle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “We must be careful in our work,” cautioned Paxton.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ritter, Paxton and Coulter had arranged their plans with care, and they were practically certain that the _Alice_ would lose the boat race.
