used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE SHAMPOO Football was in the air.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We're going to have a great team!" declared Ricky, as he walked back from practice with Joe one day.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "We're going to have a great team!" declared Ricky, as he walked back from practice with Joe one day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
BulldogverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "We're going to have a great team!" declared Ricky, as he walked back from practice with Joe one day.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "We're going to have a great team!" declared Ricky, as he walked back from practice with Joe one day.
else
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From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
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 THE SHAMPOO Football was in the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "We're going to have a great team!" declared Ricky, as he walked back from practice with Joe one day.
fullbacknounUS /ˈfʊlbæk/
(football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
the act of departing
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "We're going to have a great team!" declared Ricky, as he walked back from practice with Joe one day.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We're going to have a great team!" declared Ricky, as he walked back from practice with Joe one day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "I'm sure I hope so," spoke our hero.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I'm sure I hope so," spoke our hero.
how
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From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm sure I hope so," spoke our hero.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure I hope so," spoke our hero.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHAMPOO Football was in the air.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
Joe
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From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
lucklessadjectiveUS /ˈlʌkləs/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We're going to have a great team!" declared Ricky, as he walked back from practice with Joe one day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I'm sure I hope so," spoke our hero.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
PrincetonnounUS /ˈprɪnstən/
a university town in central New Jersey
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
puntsnounUS /pʌnts/
plural of “punt” — formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
Ricky
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From this reading "We're going to have a great team!" declared Ricky, as he walked back from practice with Joe one day.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
SHAMPOOnounUS /ʃæmˈpuː/
cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair
From this reading THE SHAMPOO Football was in the air.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
sizedadjectiveUS /saɪzd/
having a specified size
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm sure I hope so," spoke our hero.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "I'm sure I hope so," spoke our hero.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
supportersnounUS /səˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure I hope so," spoke our hero.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHAMPOO Football was in the air.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
touchdownnounUS /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/
a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
varsitynounUS /ˈvɑːrsɪti/
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "We're going to have a great team!" declared Ricky, as he walked back from practice with Joe one day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHAMPOO Football was in the air.
look attentively
From this reading On every side was the talk of it, and around the college, on the streets leading to the gridiron, and in the cars that took the students out there to watch the practice, could be heard little else but snatches of conversation about "punts" and "forward passes," the chances for this end or that fullback--how the Bulldog sized up against Princeton and Harvard.
We're
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From this reading "We're going to have a great team!" declared Ricky, as he walked back from practice with Joe one day.
at the time that
From this reading Of course Joe was interested in this, and he was among the most loyal supporters of the team, going out to the practice, and cheering when the 'varsity made a touchdown against the luckless scrub.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We're going to have a great team!" declared Ricky, as he walked back from practice with Joe one day.
