used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Every one is keyed up in anticipation of the contest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The referee's whistle blows; the ball is kicked off--the game has begun.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Opponents now meet face to face on the field of battle.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The referee's whistle blows; the ball is kicked off--the game has begun.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading The referee's whistle blows; the ball is kicked off--the game has begun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
CONFLICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Every one is keyed up in anticipation of the contest.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
CRASHverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one is keyed up in anticipation of the contest.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Opponents now meet face to face on the field of battle.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Opponents now meet face to face on the field of battle.
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 CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The referee's whistle blows; the ball is kicked off--the game has begun.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every one is keyed up in anticipation of the contest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
keyedadjectiveUS /kiːd/
fitted with or secured by a key
From this reading Every one is keyed up in anticipation of the contest.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading The referee's whistle blows; the ball is kicked off--the game has begun.
come together
From this reading Opponents now meet face to face on the field of battle.
used to form the superlative
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Opponents now meet face to face on the field of battle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The referee's whistle blows; the ball is kicked off--the game has begun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Opponents now meet face to face on the field of battle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one is keyed up in anticipation of the contest.
OpponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Opponents now meet face to face on the field of battle.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
referee'snounUS /ˌrefərˈiːz/
possessive form of “referee” — (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
From this reading The referee's whistle blows; the ball is kicked off--the game has begun.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
carry out
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Opponents now meet face to face on the field of battle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every one is keyed up in anticipation of the contest.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading CRASH OF CONFLICT The start of a football game is most exciting; not alone for the players, but for the spectators as well.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What happens on the gridiron is plainly seen by the spectators, but it is not possible for them to hear the conversations which take place.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading The referee's whistle blows; the ball is kicked off--the game has begun.
