Chapter IX

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

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading After they’d lost the game, they might think more highly of his advice.

later than; following

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

(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 The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

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

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading If a team couldn’t win, in his opinion it might as well disband; there was no sense in keeping it up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

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From this reading If a team couldn’t win, in his opinion it might as well disband; there was no sense in keeping it up.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

recognizable; marked

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

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From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

cause to break up or cease to function

From this reading If a team couldn’t win, in his opinion it might as well disband; there was no sense in keeping it up.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

with resolute determination

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

only a very short time before

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading After they’d lost the game, they might think more highly of his advice.

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

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

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

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

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

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

a single distinct event

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

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

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

conformity or harmony

From this reading If a team couldn’t win, in his opinion it might as well disband; there was no sense in keeping it up.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading After they’d lost the game, they might think more highly of his advice.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After they’d lost the game, they might think more highly of his advice.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After they’d lost the game, they might think more highly of his advice.

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From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

not any; not one

From this reading If a team couldn’t win, in his opinion it might as well disband; there was no sense in keeping it up.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading If a team couldn’t win, in his opinion it might as well disband; there was no sense in keeping it up.

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From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

express in words

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading If a team couldn’t win, in his opinion it might as well disband; there was no sense in keeping it up.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

used as intensifiers

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

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

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If a team couldn’t win, in his opinion it might as well disband; there was no sense in keeping it up.

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

From this reading After they’d lost the game, they might think more highly of his advice.

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From this reading After they’d lost the game, they might think more highly of his advice.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading After they’d lost the game, they might think more highly of his advice.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading If a team couldn’t win, in his opinion it might as well disband; there was no sense in keeping it up.

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

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading If a team couldn’t win, in his opinion it might as well disband; there was no sense in keeping it up.

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

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

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From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

during the time that

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

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

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading If a team couldn’t win, in his opinion it might as well disband; there was no sense in keeping it up.

having won

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Stover himself was firmly imbued with the notion that winning is the sole test, and reason for existence, of an athletic team.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The fellows in the influential set at Westcott’s were terribly sensitive about points of honor, and it was hardly worth while to risk position by running counter to the general sentiment in a matter which really didn’t concern him at all.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE NEWBURY GAME STOVER, whisking home in his automobile, turned the incident over in his mind, and decided that he would say nothing about it,—if the others didn’t,—at least until after the game.