touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't see Darrin making any wonderful plays," thought Jetson to himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
brainyadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪni/
having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
COULDN'T
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From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
Darrin
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From this reading "I don't see Darrin making any wonderful plays," thought Jetson to himself.
Dave's
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From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
don't
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From this reading "I don't see Darrin making any wonderful plays," thought Jetson to himself.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Then Hanniston took the ball, fighting slowly but steadily toward the Navy goal line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
set up or found
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
depressingly dark
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Then Hanniston took the ball, fighting slowly but steadily toward the Navy goal line.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
Hanniston
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From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I don't see Darrin making any wonderful plays," thought Jetson to himself.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see Darrin making any wonderful plays," thought Jetson to himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
Jetson
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From this reading "I don't see Darrin making any wonderful plays," thought Jetson to himself.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Then Hanniston took the ball, fighting slowly but steadily toward the Navy goal line.
engage in
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "I don't see Darrin making any wonderful plays," thought Jetson to himself.
the force of workers available
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
middies
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From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
not any; not one
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
and nothing more
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
outplayed
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From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading "I don't see Darrin making any wonderful plays," thought Jetson to himself.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see Darrin making any wonderful plays," thought Jetson to himself.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then Hanniston took the ball, fighting slowly but steadily toward the Navy goal line.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Then Hanniston took the ball, fighting slowly but steadily toward the Navy goal line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Hanniston took the ball, fighting slowly but steadily toward the Navy goal line.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I don't see Darrin making any wonderful plays," thought Jetson to himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then Hanniston took the ball, fighting slowly but steadily toward the Navy goal line.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Then Hanniston took the ball, fighting slowly but steadily toward the Navy goal line.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading In fact, though the Navy promptly blocked the ball and got it, the middies were unable to make headway against the college men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE BAND COULDN'T MAKE ITSELF HEARD Within five minutes the Hanniston players had established the fact that they were not only bulky, but quick and brainy.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "I don't see Darrin making any wonderful plays," thought Jetson to himself.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was gloomy over seeing the Navy outplayed, but secretly glad that the spectators had as yet found no occasion to shout themselves hoarse over Midshipman Dave's work.
