used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
(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 Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That this person was Garvey Gerhart was the belief of Tom, Phil and Sid.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The quarter-back was the first to break the silence that was becoming strained.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading That this person was Garvey Gerhart was the belief of Tom, Phil and Sid.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
terminate
From this reading The quarter-back was the first to break the silence that was becoming strained.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "The cowardly sneak!" he burst out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading "The cowardly sneak!" he burst out.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
being one more than ten
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
an opposing military force
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The quarter-back was the first to break the silence that was becoming strained.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
Garvey
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Gerhart
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The cowardly sneak!" he burst out.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The cowardly sneak!" he burst out.
a human being
From this reading That this person was Garvey Gerhart was the belief of Tom, Phil and Sid.
Phil
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From this reading That this person was Garvey Gerhart was the belief of Tom, Phil and Sid.
quarter-back
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From this reading The quarter-back was the first to break the silence that was becoming strained.
done under pressure
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
Sid
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From this reading That this person was Garvey Gerhart was the belief of Tom, Phil and Sid.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading "The cowardly sneak!" he burst out.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The quarter-back was the first to break the silence that was becoming strained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That this person was Garvey Gerhart was the belief of Tom, Phil and Sid.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
male cat
From this reading That this person was Garvey Gerhart was the belief of Tom, Phil and Sid.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
VariedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BITTER ENEMY The breathing of the three chums was distinctly audible in the silence that followed.
which person or people
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Varied thoughts rushed through their minds, but all centered around the idea that there was a traitor in college--some one who would go to extreme lengths to see the football eleven lose.
