used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLASH Ragged work, necessarily, marked the opening of the practice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
(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 But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ball was dropped, fumbled, fallen upon, lost, regained, tossed and kicked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The ball was dropped, fumbled, fallen upon, lost, regained, tossed and kicked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
cautioningverbUS /ˈkɔːʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
CLASHnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading A CLASH Ragged work, necessarily, marked the opening of the practice.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The ball was dropped, fumbled, fallen upon, lost, regained, tossed and kicked.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The ball was dropped, fumbled, fallen upon, lost, regained, tossed and kicked.
fumbledverbUS /ˈfʌmbəld/
past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading The ball was dropped, fumbled, fallen upon, lost, regained, tossed and kicked.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading The ball was dropped, fumbled, fallen upon, lost, regained, tossed and kicked.
left-end
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From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The ball was dropped, fumbled, fallen upon, lost, regained, tossed and kicked.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading A CLASH Ragged work, necessarily, marked the opening of the practice.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading A CLASH Ragged work, necessarily, marked the opening of the practice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CLASH Ragged work, necessarily, marked the opening of the practice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading A CLASH Ragged work, necessarily, marked the opening of the practice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading A CLASH Ragged work, necessarily, marked the opening of the practice.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
quarter-back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
RaggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading A CLASH Ragged work, necessarily, marked the opening of the practice.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The ball was dropped, fumbled, fallen upon, lost, regained, tossed and kicked.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLASH Ragged work, necessarily, marked the opening of the practice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
male cat
From this reading Phil had been put in as quarter-back on one scrub team, and Tom, as left-end, on the same.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The ball was dropped, fumbled, fallen upon, lost, regained, tossed and kicked.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The ball was dropped, fumbled, fallen upon, lost, regained, tossed and kicked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ball was dropped, fumbled, fallen upon, lost, regained, tossed and kicked.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it all served a purpose, and the coach and captain, with keen eyes, watched the different candidates.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A CLASH Ragged work, necessarily, marked the opening of the practice.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Now and then they gave a word of advice, cautioning some player about wrong movements, or suggesting a different method.
