used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
BROADWOOD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
one or the other of two
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Forest Hill kicked on first down and the play went to the middle of the field.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
FOILEDadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
fumbledverbUS /ˈfʌmbəld/
past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
obtain
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Forest Hill kicked on first down and the play went to the middle of the field.
Hill'snounUS /hɪlz/
possessive form of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
kick-off
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Forest Hill kicked on first down and the play went to the middle of the field.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Forest Hill kicked on first down and the play went to the middle of the field.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
an amount of time
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
pigskinnounUS /ˈpɪɡskɪn/
leather from the skin of swine
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
participate in games or sport
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
one of four equal parts
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
StarkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
twelve-minute
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
twenty-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Forest Hill kicked on first down and the play went to the middle of the field.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And about the middle of the field, with small advantage to either side, it stayed for the rest of the twelve-minute period, with neither team being able to gain much ground.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
Yardley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BROADWOOD IS FOILED Yardley’s first chance to score came within three minutes of the kick-off, after Forest Hill’s quarter had fumbled on the second play and Stark had fallen on the ball near the twenty-yard line.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading But although the Blue worked down to within twelve yards of the goal, the attack weakened and the pigskin changed hands.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading A minute or two before the whistle sounded The Duke carelessly arose, yawned, stretched and wandered away down the line.
