Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading In his eyes Henderson was but the zero which added to one makes ten.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

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

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

clothing in general

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

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

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

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From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He himself was both the one and the ten.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

the range within which a voice can be heard

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

every person

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In his eyes Henderson was but the zero which added to one makes ten.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

a state of high honor

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

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

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

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

From this reading He himself was both the one and the ten.

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From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

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

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

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

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

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

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

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

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading In his eyes Henderson was but the zero which added to one makes ten.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

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

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

not any; not one

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

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

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

come into possession of

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In his eyes Henderson was but the zero which added to one makes ten.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

any competition

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

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

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading In his eyes Henderson was but the zero which added to one makes ten.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

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

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

in or at that place or location

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

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

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A certain Mr. Henderson shared with him the responsibility of being judge at the finish, but the glory of office President John took to himself.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

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

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

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

From this reading In his eyes Henderson was but the zero which added to one makes ten.

in the company of; together with

From this reading What strings the genius of the Triangular League had pulled with the Athletic Association to obtain his appointment as race official we may not inquire; of the fact there was no question.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE TRIALS PRESIDENT JOHN, glorious in apparel and self-importance, strutted along the boat-house float, blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of waiting oarsmen, playing the patronizing oracle to the newspaper men, and juggling rowing terms for the benefit of everybody within earshot.

indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration

From this reading In his eyes Henderson was but the zero which added to one makes ten.