used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
angularadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡjələr/
measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A boy, for instance, dribbling the ball, may turn and kick it to one of his own side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If this manoeuvre be executed neatly, the other boy catches it and yells: "Yards!"
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
a youthful male person
From this reading A boy, for instance, dribbling the ball, may turn and kick it to one of his own side.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
catchernounUS /ˈkætʃɜːr/
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading If this manoeuvre be executed neatly, the other boy catches it and yells: "Yards!"
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
dribblingnounUS /ˈdrɪbəlɪŋ/
the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
From this reading A boy, for instance, dribbling the ball, may turn and kick it to one of his own side.
Eton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading If this manoeuvre be executed neatly, the other boy catches it and yells: "Yards!"
feznounUS /fez/
a city in north central Morocco; religious center
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
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 Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A boy, for instance, dribbling the ball, may turn and kick it to one of his own side.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
HarrowverbUS /ˈhæroʊ/
draw a harrow over
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this manoeuvre be executed neatly, the other boy catches it and yells: "Yards!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
an occurrence of something
From this reading A boy, for instance, dribbling the ball, may turn and kick it to one of his own side.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading A boy, for instance, dribbling the ball, may turn and kick it to one of his own side.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
manoeuvrenoun
a plan for attaining a particular goal
From this reading If this manoeuvre be executed neatly, the other boy catches it and yells: "Yards!"
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A boy, for instance, dribbling the ball, may turn and kick it to one of his own side.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading If this manoeuvre be executed neatly, the other boy catches it and yells: "Yards!"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A boy, for instance, dribbling the ball, may turn and kick it to one of his own side.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If this manoeuvre be executed neatly, the other boy catches it and yells: "Yards!"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
retiresverbUS /rɪˈtaɪrz/
third-person singular of “retire” — go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A boy, for instance, dribbling the ball, may turn and kick it to one of his own side.
socker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Next term Mark became less angular, and some colour came into his thin cheeks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this manoeuvre be executed neatly, the other boy catches it and yells: "Yards!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A boy, for instance, dribbling the ball, may turn and kick it to one of his own side.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
in or at the place that
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then the opposite side retires three yards from the spot where the ball was caught, and the catcher is given a free kick, which at a critical point of the game may prove of value.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Both Jim and he played football hard in the hope of obtaining a "fez."[#] Harrow, like Eton and Winchester, has a game of football peculiarly its own, differing from "socker" in that it is lawful to give what is called "yards."
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading If this manoeuvre be executed neatly, the other boy catches it and yells: "Yards!"
