used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
(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 Lions figured largely in various badges and insignia of all sorts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
badgesnounUS /ˈbædʒɪz/
plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading Lions figured largely in various badges and insignia of all sorts.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
Betty
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From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
cause to be bored
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
cartoonsnounUS /kɑːrˈtuːnz/
plural of “cartoon” — a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
recognizable; marked
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
take in solid food
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Lions figured largely in various badges and insignia of all sorts.
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 It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading Lions figured largely in various badges and insignia of all sorts.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Lions figured largely in various badges and insignia of all sorts.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
postersnounUS /ˈpoʊstərz/
plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
only a very short time before
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
an educational institution
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Lions figured largely in various badges and insignia of all sorts.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
required or under orders
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
sweatersnounUS /ˈswetərz/
plural of “sweater” — a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Lions figured largely in various badges and insignia of all sorts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It scarcely needs to be explained that the football team of Lyon High was called the lions, on and off the gridiron, or that posters and the school paper carried fierce‐looking drawings and cartoons of the King of Beasts in action.
be dressed in
From this reading Betty Lee had early decided that she must some day wear one of the pins or rings that bore the “Lyon High Lion.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nothing could have been more appropriate for exciting athletic affairs than the name which had been given to this high school in honor of a distinguished public servant, interested in education.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading A golden yellow, relieved by black, in the costumes of the Lyon High band and in the sweaters of the team was supposed to suggest the tawny coat of what could “eat up” any other team in short order.
