Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

later than; following

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

anew

From this reading Try it again."

(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 Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

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

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "You must not drive them so hard, Mr. Webb; at least, not up.

(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

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

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Drive them down.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading "You must not drive them so hard, Mr. Webb; at least, not up.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

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

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

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

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

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

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "You must not drive them so hard, Mr. Webb; at least, not up.

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

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

cause to move by striking

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

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 "You must not drive them so hard, Mr. Webb; at least, not up.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "You must not drive them so hard, Mr. Webb; at least, not up.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "You must not drive them so hard, Mr. Webb; at least, not up.

plural of “necktie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You must not drive them so hard, Mr. Webb; at least, not up.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

above and across; more than

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

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From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

most frequent or common

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

cut with a saw

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

plural of “sideline” — a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "You must not drive them so hard, Mr. Webb; at least, not up.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

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

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "You must not drive them so hard, Mr. Webb; at least, not up.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

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

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Try it again."

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

From this reading "You must not drive them so hard, Mr. Webb; at least, not up.

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

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)

From this reading "You must not drive them so hard, Mr. Webb; at least, not up.

at the time that

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

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

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thomas slammed the ball with a force which carried it far over the wire backstop.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Tennis looked so easy from the sidelines that Thomas believed all he had to do was to hit the ball whenever he saw it within reach; but after a few experiments he accepted the fact that every game required a certain talent, quite as distinct as that needed to sell green neckties (old stock) when the prevailing fashion was polka-dot blue.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You must not drive them so hard, Mr. Webb; at least, not up.