used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BROKEN PROMISE AND A VICTORY.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
anew
From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
(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 They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BROKEN PROMISE AND A VICTORY.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But that run had been a last desperate attempt to wrest victory from defeat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But that run had been a last desperate attempt to wrest victory from defeat.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A BROKEN PROMISE AND A VICTORY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that run had been a last desperate attempt to wrest victory from defeat.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading But that run had been a last desperate attempt to wrest victory from defeat.
despairinglyadverb
with desperation
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading But that run had been a last desperate attempt to wrest victory from defeat.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
disputingverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispute” — take exception to
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
doggedlyadverbUS /ˈdɔːɡədli/
with obstinate determination
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But that run had been a last desperate attempt to wrest victory from defeat.
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 Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But that run had been a last desperate attempt to wrest victory from defeat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
immediately past
From this reading But that run had been a last desperate attempt to wrest victory from defeat.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
for more time
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
Merriwell
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From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
PrincetonnounUS /ˈprɪnstən/
a university town in central New Jersey
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading A BROKEN PROMISE AND A VICTORY.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But that run had been a last desperate attempt to wrest victory from defeat.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
not in physical motion
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that run had been a last desperate attempt to wrest victory from defeat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They played despairingly, doggedly, disputing every inch on the part of the Princeton organization, but for all that being borne slowly down the field.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But that run had been a last desperate attempt to wrest victory from defeat.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Despite his sprained ankle, Merriwell kicked the goal, straight and true, and the teams lined up again.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A BROKEN PROMISE AND A VICTORY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
which person or people
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
wrestverbUS /rest/
obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
From this reading But that run had been a last desperate attempt to wrest victory from defeat.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading Unable to count longer on Dick, who, though he was still able to play, could not be expected to continue the extraordinary efforts which had made him an object of wonder to every man on the field, the team went to pieces as nearly as any Yale team can.
