used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
at or in the front
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
(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 BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be a lasting disgrace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
BREAKERSnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In some way that he did not yet understand he had let down the school.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading It would be a lasting disgrace.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
fullbacknounUS /ˈfʊlbæk/
(football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
the act of departing
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
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From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In some way that he did not yet understand he had let down the school.
HeadmasternounUS /ˈhedˈmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
of the present time and place
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading It would be a lasting disgrace.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In some way that he did not yet understand he had let down the school.
engage in
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In some way that he did not yet understand he had let down the school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
and nothing more
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
RouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
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Ruggernoun
a form of football played with an oval ball
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
an educational institution
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some way that he did not yet understand he had let down the school.
steadiedadjectiveUS /ˈstedid/
made steady or constant
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
express in words
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In some way that he did not yet understand he had let down the school.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BREAKERS AHEAD The first significance of it all steadied Rouse in precisely one second, but for the reality of it to make its real impression needed time, and in the silence that followed the truth began to tell upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In some way that he did not yet understand he had let down the school.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the whole history of Harley a Rugger captain elected by the school had never been turned down by the Headmaster.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be a lasting disgrace.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Moreover Rouse had an ideal, and the ideal was not only to be a great fullback, but to be, in the immediate future, a captain worthy to lead the team that Harley was going to have this year.
but in spite of that
From this reading In some way that he did not yet understand he had let down the school.
