used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading By and large, it will be read first in a natural aptitude for following the ball.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading By and large, it will be read first in a natural aptitude for following the ball.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By and large, it will be read first in a natural aptitude for following the ball.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
brought into existence
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
divesnounUS /daɪvz/
plural of “dive” — a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
divisible by two
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading By and large, it will be read first in a natural aptitude for following the ball.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading By and large, it will be read first in a natural aptitude for following the ball.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
FOOTBALLnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By and large, it will be read first in a natural aptitude for following the ball.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
how
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From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
and nothing more
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By and large, it will be read first in a natural aptitude for following the ball.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading By and large, it will be read first in a natural aptitude for following the ball.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading By and large, it will be read first in a natural aptitude for following the ball.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
cut with a saw
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
six-foot
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From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
successive (without a break)
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
up to a particular time
From this reading Just how to define football instinct is a puzzle, but it is very easy to discern it in a candidate, even if he never saw a football till he set foot on the campus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
look attentively
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After that, in the general way he has of handling himself, from falling on the ball to dodging and straight arm.
at the time that
From this reading Watch the head coach grin when some green six-foot freshman dives for a rolling ball and instinctively clutches it into the soft part of his body as he falls on it.
which person or people
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading By and large, it will be read first in a natural aptitude for following the ball.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FAMILY IN FOOTBALL It is almost possible, I think, to divide football men into two distinct classes--those who are made into players (and often very good ones) by the coaches and those who are born with the football instinct.
