used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
basket-ball
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From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
for the reason that
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
can't
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From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
Don't
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From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
divisible by two
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
fall-term
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From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading You can play ball and the rest of us can shriek--yelling is forbidden, they say, in this polite institution.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading You can play ball and the rest of us can shriek--yelling is forbidden, they say, in this polite institution.
insuperableadjective
impossible to surmount
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
interclass
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From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
Invincibles
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From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You can play ball and the rest of us can shriek--yelling is forbidden, they say, in this polite institution.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
Marie
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From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
MASCOTSnounUS /ˈmæskɑːts/
plural of “mascot” — a character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
O'ToolenounUS /oʊˈtuːl/
British actor (born in Ireland in 1932)
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
optimistnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪst/
a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
participate in games or sport
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading You can play ball and the rest of us can shriek--yelling is forbidden, they say, in this polite institution.
POPPINGnounUS /ˈpɑːpɪŋ/
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
practical-minded
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From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading You can play ball and the rest of us can shriek--yelling is forbidden, they say, in this polite institution.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
express in words
From this reading You can play ball and the rest of us can shriek--yelling is forbidden, they say, in this polite institution.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading You can play ball and the rest of us can shriek--yelling is forbidden, they say, in this polite institution.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You can play ball and the rest of us can shriek--yelling is forbidden, they say, in this polite institution.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You can play ball and the rest of us can shriek--yelling is forbidden, they say, in this polite institution.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
well-conductedadjective
characterized by good organization and control
From this reading THE POPPING MASCOTS Like every well-conducted freshman Montana Marie O’Toole took a vast interest in the basket-ball championship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Being an insuperable optimist, she cared not that the sophomore players were known as the Invincibles because they had never lost an interclass match.
at the time that
From this reading Having been effectually barred from the team by her numerous entrance conditions and her even more numerous fall-term warnings, she was not disappointed, like some of her friends, when the team was chosen.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading You can play ball and the rest of us can shriek--yelling is forbidden, they say, in this polite institution.
but in spite of that
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When a practical-minded freshman player remarked, “Of course we can’t win, but we can play ball,” Montana Marie smiled her dazzling smile and retorted, “Don’t you give up yet.
