used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
(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 I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "Yes, Dunkirk is hardly in your class," put in Mr. Martin, "but it was the best arrangement we could make under the circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Yes, Dunkirk is hardly in your class," put in Mr. Martin, "but it was the best arrangement we could make under the circumstances.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
cannot
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From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Yes, Dunkirk is hardly in your class," put in Mr. Martin, "but it was the best arrangement we could make under the circumstances.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "Yes, Dunkirk is hardly in your class," put in Mr. Martin, "but it was the best arrangement we could make under the circumstances.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Yes, Dunkirk is hardly in your class," put in Mr. Martin, "but it was the best arrangement we could make under the circumstances.
Dan
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From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
DUNKIRKnounUS /ˈdʌnkərk/
a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
else
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From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
handicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
only a very short time before
From this reading "Yes, Dunkirk is hardly in your class," put in Mr. Martin, "but it was the best arrangement we could make under the circumstances.
Hatfield
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From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
Kentfield
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From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
engage in
From this reading "Yes, Dunkirk is hardly in your class," put in Mr. Martin, "but it was the best arrangement we could make under the circumstances.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "Yes, Dunkirk is hardly in your class," put in Mr. Martin, "but it was the best arrangement we could make under the circumstances.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Yes, Dunkirk is hardly in your class," put in Mr. Martin, "but it was the best arrangement we could make under the circumstances.
on the contrary
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
an educational institution
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Yes, Dunkirk is hardly in your class," put in Mr. Martin, "but it was the best arrangement we could make under the circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes, Dunkirk is hardly in your class," put in Mr. Martin, "but it was the best arrangement we could make under the circumstances.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GAME WITH DUNKIRK There was little else to do at the meeting in the way of business.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dan Hatfield was unanimously named for manager, and then the coaches announced that after a few more days of practice the team would be ready for the first game of the season, to be played on the grounds of the Dunkirk Military Academy, a school similar to that of Kentfield, and situated about twenty miles away.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Dunkirk is hardly in your class," put in Mr. Martin, "but it was the best arrangement we could make under the circumstances.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope you will play all the better for the slight handicap, and I am sure you can win if you try."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is rather a disadvantage not to open on your own grounds," said Mr. Spencer, "but it cannot be helped.
