used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
(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 Two days' rest was all that he allowed.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Two days' rest was all that he allowed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Football is one of the cleanest games in existence, and few sports are more free of gambling of every kind.
balefuladjectiveUS /ˈbeɪlfəl/
deadly or sinister
From this reading But other and more baleful eyes were fixed on the condition of the team.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
BluesnounUS /bluːz/
a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
Boyd
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From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But other and more baleful eyes were fixed on the condition of the team.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
cleanestadjectiveUS /ˈkliːnəst/
superlative of “clean” — free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Football is one of the cleanest games in existence, and few sports are more free of gambling of every kind.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
a state at a particular time
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days' rest was all that he allowed.
else
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From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Football is one of the cleanest games in existence, and few sports are more free of gambling of every kind.
every person
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Football is one of the cleanest games in existence, and few sports are more free of gambling of every kind.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But other and more baleful eyes were fixed on the condition of the team.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Football is one of the cleanest games in existence, and few sports are more free of gambling of every kind.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But other and more baleful eyes were fixed on the condition of the team.
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 Football is one of the cleanest games in existence, and few sports are more free of gambling of every kind.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Football is one of the cleanest games in existence, and few sports are more free of gambling of every kind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading Football is one of the cleanest games in existence, and few sports are more free of gambling of every kind.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Football is one of the cleanest games in existence, and few sports are more free of gambling of every kind.
Greys
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From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Football is one of the cleanest games in existence, and few sports are more free of gambling of every kind.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Football is one of the cleanest games in existence, and few sports are more free of gambling of every kind.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
on one occasion
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But other and more baleful eyes were fixed on the condition of the team.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
Reddy
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From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/
inspiring fear
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Two days' rest was all that he allowed.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Football is one of the cleanest games in existence, and few sports are more free of gambling of every kind.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days' rest was all that he allowed.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two days' rest was all that he allowed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But other and more baleful eyes were fixed on the condition of the team.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PLOT THAT FAILED ALTHOUGH Reddy, in common with everyone else in the college, felt jubilant over the gallant victory of the Blues, he relaxed not one jot of his vigilance.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading By that time Boyd had recovered from the injury to his knee, the strain of the contest had largely abated, and the team was once more in a condition to face the final test--the battle with the redoubtable "Greys" in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
