used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
Adams'snounUS /ˈædəmzɪz/
possessive form of “adams” — American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
confined by bonds
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy resisted with hands, feet, voice, and teeth.
lacking funds
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
CHOOSESverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
derisivelyadverbUS /dərˈɪsɪvli/
in a disrespectful and mocking manner
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
Dunn
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From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The boy resisted with hands, feet, voice, and teeth.
feudnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The boy resisted with hands, feet, voice, and teeth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
a boy or man
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
nicknamenounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
not any; not one
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
offendersnounUS /əˈfendərz/
plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The boy resisted with hands, feet, voice, and teeth.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
screamingadjectiveUS /ˈskriːmɪŋ/
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
skirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
not in physical motion
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
SUCCESSORnounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
SUMNERnounUS /ˈsʌmnər/
United States sociologist (1840-1910)
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading The boy resisted with hands, feet, voice, and teeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
urchinnounUS /ˈɜːrtʃən/
poor and often mischievous city child
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The boy resisted with hands, feet, voice, and teeth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
at the time that
From this reading SUMNER CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR THE first skirmish in the feud that was bound to arise came on the following day at Adams’s, when a group of fifth and sixth lads, thinking themselves safe in the shadow of the dormitory, sang out the new nickname derisively across the field to Dunn.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
which person or people
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first lad whom Jason met as he rounded the corner in full pursuit, was Mike, engaged in tossing a football against the side of the building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy resisted with hands, feet, voice, and teeth.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without stopping to raise the question whether Mike had been one of the offenders, Dunn proceeded to the agreeable task of teaching the urchin a lesson.
but in spite of that
From this reading Dunn, who was still in a state of irritation, and by no means ready, as yet, to accept the inevitable nickname, made a dash for the group, which broke into screaming flight round the corner of the locker house.
