used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the affair of the popping mascots rankled in the breasts of the sophomores.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
athleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
basket-ball
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading But the affair of the popping mascots rankled in the breasts of the sophomores.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the affair of the popping mascots rankled in the breasts of the sophomores.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
FRECKLESnounUS /ˈfrekəlz/
plural of “freckle” — a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
to a considerable degree
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
intercollegiateadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərkəˈliːdʒət/
used of competition between colleges or universities
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
Invincibles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Only opportunity was lacking.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
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 But the affair of the popping mascots rankled in the breasts of the sophomores.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
milderadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldər/
comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
and nothing more
From this reading Only opportunity was lacking.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Only opportunity was lacking.
PEASEnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
poppingnounUS /ˈpɑːpɪŋ/
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
From this reading But the affair of the popping mascots rankled in the breasts of the sophomores.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
rankledverbUS /ˈræŋkəld/
past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading But the affair of the popping mascots rankled in the breasts of the sophomores.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
rivalriesnounUS /ˈraɪvəlriz/
plural of “rivalry” — the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading But the affair of the popping mascots rankled in the breasts of the sophomores.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
the season of growth
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading THE FRECKLES OF MISS A. PEASE Harding College had never gone in heavily for track athletics.
trickerynounUS /ˈtrɪkəri/
verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only opportunity was lacking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They resented the trickery that had lost the Invincibles their game, and they were bent on revenge, slow if need be, but sure and crushing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading President Wallace discouraged intercollegiate meets, and class spirit in the matter seemed to be consumed by basket-ball rivalries, with milder interest in the spring term tennis matches.
