Chapter III

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

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

later than; following

From this reading A comparatively new swimming pool was enjoyed by many after they had exercised.

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

From this reading On certain afternoons they were also allowed free use of the gymnasium.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading On certain afternoons they were also allowed free use of the gymnasium.

in addition

From this reading On certain afternoons they were also allowed free use of the gymnasium.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

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

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

subject to appointment

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

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From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

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

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A comparatively new swimming pool was enjoyed by many after they had exercised.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On certain afternoons they were also allowed free use of the gymnasium.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

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

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading A comparatively new swimming pool was enjoyed by many after they had exercised.

-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

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

From this reading A comparatively new swimming pool was enjoyed by many after they had exercised.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading A comparatively new swimming pool was enjoyed by many after they had exercised.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

start firing a weapon

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading On certain afternoons they were also allowed free use of the gymnasium.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

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

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading On certain afternoons they were also allowed free use of the gymnasium.

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

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

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

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A comparatively new swimming pool was enjoyed by many after they had exercised.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

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

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A comparatively new swimming pool was enjoyed by many after they had exercised.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On certain afternoons they were also allowed free use of the gymnasium.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

a group of people who work together

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading A comparatively new swimming pool was enjoyed by many after they had exercised.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

a large number or amount

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

the act of swimming

From this reading A comparatively new swimming pool was enjoyed by many after they had exercised.

carry out

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

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

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

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

From this reading On certain afternoons they were also allowed free use of the gymnasium.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On the night after the ball game on the commons and the fire at the Bratton barn, the boys commenced gathering before the time appointed for the special meeting to take place.

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

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

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

From this reading Then there was a bowling alley, and some of the more expert among the boys ran up pretty high scores.

the act of using

From this reading On certain afternoons they were also allowed free use of the gymnasium.

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

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading On certain afternoons they were also allowed free use of the gymnasium.

which person or people

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

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

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED One night a week the boys comprising the Junior Department of the local Y. M. C. A. held a meeting in the room in the building Cliffwood’s citizens had presented to the organization that was doing so much good work for young men in the community.