Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

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From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

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

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

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

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

the status of being a champion

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

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

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading His desire to secure a place on the team was so strong that he hardly dared face the possibility of a failure.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading His desire to secure a place on the team was so strong that he hardly dared face the possibility of a failure.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

being one more than seven

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

divisible by two

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

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

From this reading His desire to secure a place on the team was so strong that he hardly dared face the possibility of a failure.

an act that fails

From this reading His desire to secure a place on the team was so strong that he hardly dared face the possibility of a failure.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

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

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

only a very short time before

From this reading His desire to secure a place on the team was so strong that he hardly dared face the possibility of a failure.

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

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

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

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

above and across; more than

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

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From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His desire to secure a place on the team was so strong that he hardly dared face the possibility of a failure.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading His desire to secure a place on the team was so strong that he hardly dared face the possibility of a failure.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

get by special effort

From this reading His desire to secure a place on the team was so strong that he hardly dared face the possibility of a failure.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His desire to secure a place on the team was so strong that he hardly dared face the possibility of a failure.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading His desire to secure a place on the team was so strong that he hardly dared face the possibility of a failure.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

two times

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

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

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

precisely as stated

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

at the time that

From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

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

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Will Phelps was keenly excited although his movements were very deliberate as he walked about the field clad in his running suit, over which he was wearing his bath robe.

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From this reading CONCLUSION It was a noisy crowd of students that assembled at the Winthrop athletic field on that day early in May when the trials for the track team were to be held.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.

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

From this reading Keen as was the interest in baseball the interest in the track team was even keener, for hope was high among the students that a championship team would be turned out and the competition among the eight colleges that composed the league was at fever heat.

a late time of life

From this reading The most formidable rival of Winthrop was Alden, and, as within the past four years each of the two colleges had won the championship twice, the coming contest would decide the possession of the cup which the association had voted should be held in the permanent possession of the college which had won most of the meets within the limits of the five years.