Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

inherent ability

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

causing inconvenience

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading I wish I could say that he showed promise of becoming a good player, but I can’t.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I wish I could say that he showed promise of becoming a good player, but I can’t.

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From this reading I wish I could say that he showed promise of becoming a good player, but I can’t.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I wish I could say that he showed promise of becoming a good player, but I can’t.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

plural of “dub” — the new sounds added by dubbing

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

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 wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I wish I could say that he showed promise of becoming a good player, but I can’t.

a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I wish I could say that he showed promise of becoming a good player, but I can’t.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

participate in games or sport

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading I wish I could say that he showed promise of becoming a good player, but I can’t.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading I wish I could say that he showed promise of becoming a good player, but I can’t.

with little or no delay

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

with speed

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

in a regular manner

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

express in words

From this reading I wish I could say that he showed promise of becoming a good player, but I can’t.

an educational institution

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I wish I could say that he showed promise of becoming a good player, but I can’t.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

use slang or vulgar language

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

a smallest army unit

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

precisely as stated

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading During that week there were five days of practice on the gridiron and he reported promptly and regularly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As a matter of fact, he exhibited about as little aptitude for the game as any member of Squad D, and that isn’t flattering since Squad D was made up of what in school slang were known as “dubs.”

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I wish I could say that he showed promise of becoming a good player, but I can’t.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It wasn’t that Kendall was not willing enough; he’d have worked his feet off to learn to play football well; but he was undeniably awkward in movement and astonishingly slow at getting started.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading KENDALL LEARNS OF A PLOT A week passed very quickly and left Kendall pretty well shaken down into his place at Yardley.