used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Sam’s squad was a fellow from South Boston named Dennis Runyon.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
betteringadjectiveUS /ˈbetərɪŋ/
changing for the better
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading In Sam’s squad was a fellow from South Boston named Dennis Runyon.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
bristlyadjective
very irritable
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
clam-shell
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From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
delusionsnounUS /dɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “delusion” — (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
Dennis
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From this reading In Sam’s squad was a fellow from South Boston named Dennis Runyon.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
effeminateadjectiveUS /iˈfemɪnət/
having unsuitable feminine qualities
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
a boy or man
From this reading In Sam’s squad was a fellow from South Boston named Dennis Runyon.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
flaringadjectiveUS /ˈflerɪŋ/
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In Sam’s squad was a fellow from South Boston named Dennis Runyon.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
Hillbury
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From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In Sam’s squad was a fellow from South Boston named Dennis Runyon.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
pimplyadjective
(of complexion) blemished by imperfections of the skin
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
pugilistnounUS /ˈpjuːdʒəlɪst/
someone who fights with his fists for sport
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
RunyonnounUS /ˈrʌnjən/
United States writer of humorous stylized stories about Broadway and the New York underground (1884-1946)
From this reading In Sam’s squad was a fellow from South Boston named Dennis Runyon.
Runyon's
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From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading In Sam’s squad was a fellow from South Boston named Dennis Runyon.
an educational institution
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
Seaton
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From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In Sam’s squad was a fellow from South Boston named Dennis Runyon.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading In Sam’s squad was a fellow from South Boston named Dennis Runyon.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
stubbyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbi/
short and blunt
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SLOW TO ANGER Regular exercise in the gymnasium began immediately after the Hillbury game.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Sam’s squad was a fellow from South Boston named Dennis Runyon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
which person or people
From this reading In the vacant spaces of his brain lurked, with other delusions of a large and general ignorance, a fixed idea that every man who was not positively effeminate admired a pugilist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Runyon possessed a head ornamented with stiff, bristly hair on top, a stubby nose and pimply cheeks in front, and flaring clam-shell ears at the side.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Runyon’s notions as to the meaning of education were hazy; he had come to Seaton with the somewhat vague hope of bettering his prospects in life, bearing a letter of introduction from a cousin who had worked his way through the school and was appreciative of the help which it had given him.
