Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

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

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

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

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Good boy, Cap!” cried Bill, clapping his brother on the back.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

a youthful male person

From this reading “Good boy, Cap!” cried Bill, clapping his brother on the back.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “Good boy, Cap!” cried Bill, clapping his brother on the back.

plural of “cane” — a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading “Good boy, Cap!” cried Bill, clapping his brother on the back.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading “Good boy, Cap!” cried Bill, clapping his brother on the back.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Good boy, Cap!” cried Bill, clapping his brother on the back.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading How the lads howled, their hoarse voices mingling with the shrill cries of the girls!

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading How the lads howled, their hoarse voices mingling with the shrill cries of the girls!

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

From this reading “Good boy, Cap!” cried Bill, clapping his brother on the back.

plural of “grad” — one-hundredth of a right angle

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

the audience at a stadium or racetrack

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

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

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

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

From this reading “Good boy, Cap!” cried Bill, clapping his brother on the back.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading How the lads howled, their hoarse voices mingling with the shrill cries of the girls!

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From this reading How the lads howled, their hoarse voices mingling with the shrill cries of the girls!

past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries

From this reading How the lads howled, their hoarse voices mingling with the shrill cries of the girls!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading How the lads howled, their hoarse voices mingling with the shrill cries of the girls!

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 A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

the force of workers available

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading How the lads howled, their hoarse voices mingling with the shrill cries of the girls!

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

repeated heavy blows

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

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

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading How the lads howled, their hoarse voices mingling with the shrill cries of the girls!

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

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

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading How the lads howled, their hoarse voices mingling with the shrill cries of the girls!

in or at that place or location

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

up to a particular time

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

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

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading How the lads howled, their hoarse voices mingling with the shrill cries of the girls!

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

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A PLOT AGAINST BILL What rejoicing there was among the members of the nine and the supporters of the team!

which person or people

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading How the lads howled, their hoarse voices mingling with the shrill cries of the girls!

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Sober men danced around with their gray-haired seat-mates, and several “old grads” who had witnessed the contest jumped up and down pounding with their canes on the grandstand until it seemed as if the structure would collapse.