used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Dimmock's consternation, as Harry said afterward, was pitiful to see.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
BEAUXnounUS /boʊ/
plural of “beau” — a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Dimmock's consternation, as Harry said afterward, was pitiful to see.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
Dimmock
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From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
Dimmock's
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From this reading Dimmock's consternation, as Harry said afterward, was pitiful to see.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
edictnounUS /ˈiːdɪkt/
a formal or authoritative proclamation
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
the act of departing
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
Judy
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From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
make reference to
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Dimmock's consternation, as Harry said afterward, was pitiful to see.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dimmock's consternation, as Harry said afterward, was pitiful to see.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dimmock's consternation, as Harry said afterward, was pitiful to see.
SELINA'S
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From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
varsitynounUS /ˈvɑːrsɪti/
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One day, about a week before the vacation began, he did mention the subject casually to Judy Dimmock, the captain, as they walked in from practice together.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The edict went forth that members of the 'varsity squad were to remain in New Haven, in strict training, through the holidays, and it was assumed that he was to be of their number.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading None of the powers asked him what he was going to do, and he did not think it worth while to inform them of his plans.
YEUX
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From this reading AUNT SELINA'S BEAUX YEUX As Harry had anticipated, an issue arose between himself and the powers in the track world concerning the Easter vacation.
