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From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
anew
From this reading Coldness again marked the relations of the room-mates.
at or in the front
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
(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 Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Another consequence of the bloody fray was the appearance of Shirley among the track men.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another consequence of the bloody fray was the appearance of Shirley among the track men.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Another consequence of the bloody fray was the appearance of Shirley among the track men.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Another consequence of the bloody fray was the appearance of Shirley among the track men.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
ColdnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading Coldness again marked the relations of the room-mates.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Another consequence of the bloody fray was the appearance of Shirley among the track men.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading Another consequence of the bloody fray was the appearance of Shirley among the track men.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Coldness again marked the relations of the room-mates.
the force of workers available
From this reading Another consequence of the bloody fray was the appearance of Shirley among the track men.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
any competition
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Coldness again marked the relations of the room-mates.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
room-mates
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From this reading Coldness again marked the relations of the room-mates.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
SAM'SnounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
Shirley
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From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
Shirley-Peck
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From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Another consequence of the bloody fray was the appearance of Shirley among the track men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAM’S FIRST RACE One result of the Shirley-Peck duel was to check the developing friendship of the inmates of 7 Hale.
look attentively
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
at the time that
From this reading Duncan felt that Archer ought to have been on the watch when he passed Shirley at the finish--he took most indignantly the suggestion that Shirley was really ahead after all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sam, having performed his part to the best of his ability, was disgusted with the childish obstinacy with which Duncan cherished his sense of injury.
