Chapter XVI

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

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

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

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

plural of “alumnus” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

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

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

any thing at all

From this reading The occasion was more of a reunion than anything else, generally.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

on or to one side

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

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

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

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

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

take exception to

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

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

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

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From this reading The occasion was more of a reunion than anything else, generally.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The occasion was more of a reunion than anything else, generally.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

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

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

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

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

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

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

United States poet (1917-1977)

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

engage in

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The occasion was more of a reunion than anything else, generally.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The occasion was more of a reunion than anything else, generally.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

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

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

on one occasion

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

plural of “pointer” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading The occasion was more of a reunion than anything else, generally.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

express in words

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The occasion was more of a reunion than anything else, generally.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

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

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

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

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

plural of “timer” — a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

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

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

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

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

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

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

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

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

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

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

which person or people

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading It was one of the traditions of the University that the old graduates’ team always won this game, notwithstanding their stiff knees, and other joints, to say nothing of their poor throwing arms.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They came to see the team work, in one or two games and in practice, and once each year the graduates would make up a nine of the old timers who had come, and challenge the new Varsity to a game.

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

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE ALUMNI GAME Every year about this time there would be quite a gathering at the University of old Lowell graduates.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Yet at the same time the old fellows were often able to give valuable pointers to the new team, and, on the whole, aside from the fun of the occasion, and the good it did the youngsters, it served to bring the sons of Lowell more closely together.