Chapter IX

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

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

(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 He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

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

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

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

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

become active

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He enjoyed it, but he obviously did not take it very seriously.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

give encouragement to

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

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

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He enjoyed it, but he obviously did not take it very seriously.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

the act of departing

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

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

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."

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

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

a high place

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

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

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

-ing form of “hire” — engage or hire for work

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

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

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

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

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

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From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

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

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."

come together

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He enjoyed it, but he obviously did not take it very seriously.

plural of “numeral” — a symbol used to represent a number

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He enjoyed it, but he obviously did not take it very seriously.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

in a serious manner

From this reading He enjoyed it, but he obviously did not take it very seriously.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

carry out

From this reading He enjoyed it, but he obviously did not take it very seriously.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."

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

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."

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

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

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

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

precisely as stated

From this reading He enjoyed it, but he obviously did not take it very seriously.

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

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

be dressed in

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

at the time that

From this reading He was neither good enough nor enthusiastic enough to attract the attention of the coach and captain, and it was something of a surprise to all concerned when he took a first place in the low hurdles in the fall meet and became entitled to wear his class numerals.

which person or people

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

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

From this reading A LONG CHEER FOR WIMBOURNE Harry did eventually bestir himself to the extent of hiring a locker in the track house and going out and "exercising," as he called it, three or four afternoons a week.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

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

From this reading "Fine work," said the captain, a small and insignificant-looking senior, who could pole vault to incredible heights without apparent effort.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Macgrath tells me you haven't come within two seconds of your time to-day in practise."