AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
(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 All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
with anger
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Blunt took his place as quarter.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Short shrift was given to Bligh; the latter's attempted expostulation was cut short, and Stonewell passionately ordered him away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Short shrift was given to Bligh; the latter's attempted expostulation was cut short, and Stonewell passionately ordered him away.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
BlighnounUS /blaɪ/
British admiral; was captain of the H.M.S. Bounty in 1789 when part of the crew mutinied and set him afloat in an open boat; a few weeks later he arrived safely in Timor 4,000 miles away (1754-1817)
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
BluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading Blunt took his place as quarter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Short shrift was given to Bligh; the latter's attempted expostulation was cut short, and Stonewell passionately ordered him away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
expostulationnoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Short shrift was given to Bligh; the latter's attempted expostulation was cut short, and Stonewell passionately ordered him away.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Short shrift was given to Bligh; the latter's attempted expostulation was cut short, and Stonewell passionately ordered him away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Short shrift was given to Bligh; the latter's attempted expostulation was cut short, and Stonewell passionately ordered him away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Blunt took his place as quarter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Short shrift was given to Bligh; the latter's attempted expostulation was cut short, and Stonewell passionately ordered him away.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
engage in
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Short shrift was given to Bligh; the latter's attempted expostulation was cut short, and Stonewell passionately ordered him away.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading Short shrift was given to Bligh; the latter's attempted expostulation was cut short, and Stonewell passionately ordered him away.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Blunt took his place as quarter.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Blunt took his place as quarter.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Short shrift was given to Bligh; the latter's attempted expostulation was cut short, and Stonewell passionately ordered him away.
shriftnounUS /ʃrɪft/
the act of being shriven
From this reading Short shrift was given to Bligh; the latter's attempted expostulation was cut short, and Stonewell passionately ordered him away.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
Stonewell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Short shrift was given to Bligh; the latter's attempted expostulation was cut short, and Stonewell passionately ordered him away.
Stonewell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Blunt took his place as quarter.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
umpirenounUS /ˈʌmpaɪər/
an official at a baseball game
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE WEST POINT GAME In another moment, but for Stonewell's quick action, the ball might have been put in play.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All the Naval Academy players instantly realized what Bligh had intended, and every one was intensely angry.
which person or people
From this reading Gates, who had heard the signal, came running out on the field from the side lines; the Harvard players were tremendously surprised and did not know what to make of the commotion among the midshipmen, and the umpire was angrily ordering the midshipmen to play and Gates to get off the field.
