Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

(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 He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

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

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

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

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

achieved or reached

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

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

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

past form of “chill” — depress or discourage

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

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

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

promote the growth of

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

set up or found

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

a quick look

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

the act of departing

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

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

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

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

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

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

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

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

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

engage in

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

and nothing more

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

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

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

move with force

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

hurl as if with a sling

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

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

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

in the near future

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

having a supporting base

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

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

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

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

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

confined on all sides

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

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

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

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

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

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

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Suddenly he caught sight of Foster as he stepped down upon the platform and instantly Will began to push his way forward to greet him.

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

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading He was standing somewhat back from the train eagerly watching all that was going on about him, but only in a half-hearted way joining in the excitement, for the defeat of the team and his own disappointment in not being able to make the trip had chilled his enthusiasm.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His classmate's face was pale, but as he was surrounded by a crowd of students, Will found it was impossible to make his way to him and soon gave up the attempt.

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

From this reading Some of them were somewhat battered and he could see that Hawley carried his arm in a sling.

which person or people

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading PETER JOHN'S DOWNFALL In the midst of the cheering and shouting that greeted the return of the team and its supporters, Will Phelps attained a glimpse of the sturdy heroes themselves who had fought the battle of the gridiron.