used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
Acton
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From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
BIFFEN'S
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From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
bulliedverbUS /ˈbʊlid/
inflected form of “bully” — be bossy towards
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
coachedverbUS /koʊtʃt/
past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
concertedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrtəd/
involving the joint activity of two or more
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
electingverbUS /ɪˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “elect” — select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
footernounUS /ˈfʊtər/
(used only in combinations) the height or length of something in feet
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that day Acton threw his heart and soul into the regeneration of Biffen's.
fulness
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From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
half-heartedadjectiveUS /ˈhæfhɑːrtɪd/
feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
From this reading Acton would stand no half-hearted play; he wanted the last ounce out of his men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading From that day Acton threw his heart and soul into the regeneration of Biffen's.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From that day Acton threw his heart and soul into the regeneration of Biffen's.
impartialitynounUS /ˌɪmpɑːrʃiˈælɪti/
an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From that day Acton threw his heart and soul into the regeneration of Biffen's.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
immediately past
From this reading Acton would stand no half-hearted play; he wanted the last ounce out of his men.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
the force of workers available
From this reading Acton would stand no half-hearted play; he wanted the last ounce out of his men.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
nem
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From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
not any; not one
From this reading Acton would stand no half-hearted play; he wanted the last ounce out of his men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
ouncenounUS /aʊns/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading Acton would stand no half-hearted play; he wanted the last ounce out of his men.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
go across or through
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Acton would stand no half-hearted play; he wanted the last ounce out of his men.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
RavenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
regenerationnounUS /riˈdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
(biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
From this reading From that day Acton threw his heart and soul into the regeneration of Biffen's.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
an educational institution
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
secondedverbUS /ˈsekəndɪd/
past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading From that day Acton threw his heart and soul into the regeneration of Biffen's.
SpartanadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrtən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Acton would stand no half-hearted play; he wanted the last ounce out of his men.
stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/
past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
strictestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪktəst/
superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From that day Acton threw his heart and soul into the regeneration of Biffen's.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
thereat
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From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading From that day Acton threw his heart and soul into the regeneration of Biffen's.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Acton would stand no half-hearted play; he wanted the last ounce out of his men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There did not pass an afternoon but that he turned out for footer, and coached, encouraged, bullied, stormed, praised each individual member of the team with the strictest impartiality and Spartan justice.
WorcesternounUS /ˈwʊstər/
United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
Worcester's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BIFFEN'S PROGRESS That day, after morning school, Biffen's held a meeting, and thereat Acton was proposed captain by Worcester and seconded by Raven; and Biffen's confirmed Worcester's qualified opinion of their sense by electing him _nem. con_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The smallest fault was dragged out into the light of day, and commented on with choice fulness, and any clever concerted piece of work got its due reward.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Acton would stand no half-hearted play; he wanted the last ounce out of his men.
