completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
from appearances alone
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
Crowfootnoun
any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
direfuladjective
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
equalingverbUS /ˈiːkwəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “equal” — be identical or equivalent to
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
at any time
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
Hollister
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From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
the force of workers available
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
not any; not one
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
on one occasion
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
optimismnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪzəm/
the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
prepnounUS /prep/
preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
an educational institution
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
sloughnounUS /slʌf/
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
straitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THIRD WARNING.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE THIRD WARNING.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
varsitynounUS /ˈvɑːrsɪti/
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE THIRD WARNING.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bob Hollister played right end on the varsity, and was one of the most valuable men on the team.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No matter in what apparently direful straits the team might be, Bob never gave up hope.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was remarkably speedy, quite equaling the Indian, Joe Crowfoot; absolutely tireless, with the added advantage of having played the game ever since his prep school days, so he was familiar with every phase of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not until the final whistle blew, announcing that the game was finished, would he acknowledge that he was beaten, and his cheery optimism always had an inspiring effect on the discouraged members of the team, more than once being the means of pulling them out of the slough of despondency and changing defeat into victory.
