used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
affectsnounUS /əˈfekts/
plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading In this case Buckhart’s blunder seemed to unman his companions.
BradnounUS /bræd/
a small nail
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
Buckhart's
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From this reading In this case Buckhart’s blunder seemed to unman his companions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this case Buckhart’s blunder seemed to unman his companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In this case Buckhart’s blunder seemed to unman his companions.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
someone who is a detective
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
one or the other of two
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
how
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From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRAMP STEPS IN.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
others
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From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In this case Buckhart’s blunder seemed to unman his companions.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE TRAMP STEPS IN.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAMP STEPS IN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this case Buckhart’s blunder seemed to unman his companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
TRAMPnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading THE TRAMP STEPS IN.
unmanverb
cause to lose one's nerve
From this reading In this case Buckhart’s blunder seemed to unman his companions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Texan went behind the bat, determined to arouse himself and do his level best.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is strange how the playing of one man on a team often affects the whole team, either for good or for bad.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But Dick had lost confidence in Brad, and others on the team were worried, realizing that something was wrong.
