used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
any thing at all
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading During the intermission, however, Frank had a talk with Captain Nunn and other members of the eleven.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
being one more than ten
From this reading During the intermission, however, Frank had a talk with Captain Nunn and other members of the eleven.
ends-around
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From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
Fardale
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From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
halvesnounUS /hævz/
plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading During the intermission, however, Frank had a talk with Captain Nunn and other members of the eleven.
intermissionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/
the act of suspending activity temporarily
From this reading During the intermission, however, Frank had a talk with Captain Nunn and other members of the eleven.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
line-over
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From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
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 During the intermission, however, Frank had a talk with Captain Nunn and other members of the eleven.
Merriwell's
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From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
Nunn
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From this reading During the intermission, however, Frank had a talk with Captain Nunn and other members of the eleven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
on one occasion
From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading During the intermission, however, Frank had a talk with Captain Nunn and other members of the eleven.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading During the intermission, however, Frank had a talk with Captain Nunn and other members of the eleven.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Somehow, it always seemed that the team came out stronger and more determined after being talked to by Frank between the halves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
a special situation
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Not once during the first half had Frank Merriwell’s new "ends-around" formation been tried.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The line-over had not proved a good thing, and it seemed that Fardale was afraid to try anything but the simplest kind of tactics.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the intermission, however, Frank had a talk with Captain Nunn and other members of the eleven.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Fardale was anxious to win this game, but every man of the team knew it must be won by hard, persistent, determined playing.
