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Winning his game
Winning his game

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of Winning his game is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.
Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.
They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.
Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.
Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.
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Winning his game

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of Winning his game is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.
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Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.
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They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.
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Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.
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Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

enrolled verb US /enˈroʊld/

inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading “Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.”

hilarious adjective US /hɪˈleriəs/

marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

From this reading “They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.”

invading adjective US /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading “THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.”

leash noun US /liːʃ/

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

From this reading “Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.”

megaphones noun US /ˈmeɡəfoʊnz/

plural of “megaphone” — a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice

From this reading “They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.”

monogram noun US /ˈmɑːnəɡræm/

a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing

From this reading “Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.”

neckties noun US /ˈnektaɪz/

plural of “necktie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading “Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.”

pennants noun US /ˈpenənts/

plural of “pennant” — the award given to the champion

From this reading “Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

into subjection preposition + noun

In this reading “They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.”

in the shape preposition + article + noun counted as “in … shape”

In this reading “Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.”

from the windows preposition + article + noun counted as “from … windows”

In this reading “Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.”

from the station preposition + article + noun counted as “from … station”

In this reading “Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.”

arrived in verb + particle counted as “arrive in”

In this reading “THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

AltogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

approvinglyadverbUS /əˈpruːvɪŋli/

in an approving manner

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

arm-bands

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

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

Crumbie

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

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

eighty-odd

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

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

else

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

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/

an opposing military force

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

enrolledverbUS /enˈroʊld/

inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

fenceverbUS /fens/

enclose with a fence

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

fox-terrier

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

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

GAMEnounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

Grafton

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

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

greennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

Greenbank

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

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

hilariousadjectiveUS /hɪˈleriəs/

marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

hordesnounUS /hɔːrdz/

plural of “horde” — a vast multitude

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

how

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

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

invadingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

leashnounUS /liːʃ/

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

lednounUS /led/

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

Lothrop

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

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

megaphonesnounUS /ˈmeɡəfoʊnz/

plural of “megaphone” — a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

monogramnounUS /ˈmɑːnəɡræm/

a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

moodnounUS /muːd/

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

MountverbUS /maʊnt/

attach to a support

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

necktiesnounUS /ˈnektaɪz/

plural of “necktie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/

according to the clock

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

pennantsnounUS /ˈpenənts/

plural of “pennant” — the award given to the champion

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

roarverbUS /rɔːr/

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/

an intense or violent exertion

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

StreetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

subjectionnoun

forced submission to control by others

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/

past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

sweptadjectiveUS /swept/

possessing sweep

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

toto

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

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

Trow

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

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading THE FIRST GAME When, at two o’clock, the invading hordes swept down on Grafton it looked as though Mount Morris Academy had arrived in toto.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They came in hilarious mood, marching along Crumbie and River Streets four abreast and waving small green megaphones through which they hoped to later roar the enemy into subjection.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Altogether, that invasion was notable and picturesque, and Grafton, looking on from the windows of Lothrop and Trow or from along the campus fence, cheered approvingly.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Green and white, the Mount Morris colors――I am aware that white is not a color, but how else can I put it?――were much in evidence in the shape of pennants and neckties and arm-bands, while a frivolous fox-terrier led the procession, straining at his leash, attired in a green blanket with the school monogram in white.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Of the hundred and eighty-odd students enrolled at the Greenbank school that year, fully a hundred and fifty swarmed over from the station after the arrival of the train.

Chapter 24 of Winning his game by Ralph Henry Barbour holds 86 sentences, grouped into 18 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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