Chapter XI

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

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading SENSATIONAL CHARGES AGAINST BACK BAY BOYS.

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

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

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

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading SENSATIONAL CHARGES AGAINST BACK BAY BOYS.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading SENSATIONAL CHARGES AGAINST BACK BAY BOYS.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

cause to be bored

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading SENSATIONAL CHARGES AGAINST BACK BAY BOYS.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

someone with a promising future

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading President John’s friends, the reporters, had done their work thoroughly.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading President John’s friends, the reporters, had done their work thoroughly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

unproductive of success

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

brought together in one place

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

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

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

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

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

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

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

not accurate

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading President John’s friends, the reporters, had done their work thoroughly.

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

and nothing more

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

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

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

used to form the superlative

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

and nothing more

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading President John’s friends, the reporters, had done their work thoroughly.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading President John’s friends, the reporters, had done their work thoroughly.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

an educational institution

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading SENSATIONAL CHARGES AGAINST BACK BAY BOYS.

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

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

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

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading President John’s friends, the reporters, had done their work thoroughly.

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

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading President John’s friends, the reporters, had done their work thoroughly.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

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

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

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

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

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

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

at the time that

From this reading A FRUITLESS INTERVIEW WHEN the Westcott boys gathered Monday morning at the corner outside the school building, every third comer bore a newspaper in his hand and hot indignation in his heart.

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

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

during the time that

From this reading While most of the Sunday journals merely announced the result of the game, or gave a few inches of space to a more or less inaccurate description, the _Trumpeter_ and the _Mail_ each sacrificed to it the best part of a column on the page devoted to sports, introduced by heavy headlines such as: WESTCOTT’S KNEW THE SIGNALS.

which person or people

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Only those who did not read the papers, and had not learned the news which Mike and Dickie brought to the quarters, wore the complacent smile which they had carried from the field on Saturday.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading President John’s friends, the reporters, had done their work thoroughly.