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Chapter IV
MR. BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery. As Tom said, it wasn’t so hard, but it was blamed monotonous. Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected. The ordinary setting-up exercises, amended to suit the coach’s notions, began the session.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The ordinary setting-up exercises, amended to suit the coach’s notions, began the session.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As Tom said, it wasn’t so hard, but it was blamed monotonous.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
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From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
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From this reading The ordinary setting-up exercises, amended to suit the coach’s notions, began the session.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Tom said, it wasn’t so hard, but it was blamed monotonous.
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From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The ordinary setting-up exercises, amended to suit the coach’s notions, began the session.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As Tom said, it wasn’t so hard, but it was blamed monotonous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As Tom said, it wasn’t so hard, but it was blamed monotonous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
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From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ordinary setting-up exercises, amended to suit the coach’s notions, began the session.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
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From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ordinary setting-up exercises, amended to suit the coach’s notions, began the session.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
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From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
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From this reading As Tom said, it wasn’t so hard, but it was blamed monotonous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Tom said, it wasn’t so hard, but it was blamed monotonous.
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From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
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From this reading As Tom said, it wasn’t so hard, but it was blamed monotonous.
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From this reading MR.
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From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
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From this reading The ordinary setting-up exercises, amended to suit the coach’s notions, began the session.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ordinary setting-up exercises, amended to suit the coach’s notions, began the session.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Tom said, it wasn’t so hard, but it was blamed monotonous.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ordinary setting-up exercises, amended to suit the coach’s notions, began the session.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ordinary setting-up exercises, amended to suit the coach’s notions, began the session.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Tom said, it wasn’t so hard, but it was blamed monotonous.
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From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ordinary setting-up exercises, amended to suit the coach’s notions, began the session.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
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From this reading As Tom said, it wasn’t so hard, but it was blamed monotonous.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
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From this reading As Tom said, it wasn’t so hard, but it was blamed monotonous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Led by Coach Connover, or sometimes by Captain Leland, they went through a daily program of calisthenics that seemed designed to acquaint them with the possession of muscles they had never before even suspected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BINGHAM ENTERTAINS Well, that first fortnight of work for the baseball candidates _was_ a good deal like drudgery.
