used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
consider or hold as true
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He left many lasting impressions upon the men who came in contact with him.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
coachingnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
the job of a professional coach
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading He left many lasting impressions upon the men who came in contact with him.
CornellnounUS /kɔːrˈnel/
United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
divisible by two
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
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 LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
Harvard'snounUS /ˈhɑːrvərdz/
possessive form of “harvard” — a university in Massachusetts
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He left many lasting impressions upon the men who came in contact with him.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He left many lasting impressions upon the men who came in contact with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
idolizedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəlaɪzd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He left many lasting impressions upon the men who came in contact with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading He left many lasting impressions upon the men who came in contact with him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left many lasting impressions upon the men who came in contact with him.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He left many lasting impressions upon the men who came in contact with him.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
the force of workers available
From this reading He left many lasting impressions upon the men who came in contact with him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
Newell
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From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
not any; not one
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
poignantlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪnjəntli/
in a poignant or touching manner
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading The men that played under his coaching idolized him, and this extended even beyond the confines of Harvard University.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He left many lasting impressions upon the men who came in contact with him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
at the time that
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is borne out in the following tribute which is paid Newell by Herbert Reed, that was on the Cornell scrub when Newell was their coach.
which person or people
From this reading He left many lasting impressions upon the men who came in contact with him.
belonging to which person
From this reading LEST WE FORGET Marshall Newell There is no hero of the past whose name has been handed down in Harvard's football traditions as that of Marshall Newell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He left many lasting impressions upon the men who came in contact with him.
a late time of life
From this reading "It is poignantly difficult, even to-day, years after what was to so many of us a very real tragedy," says Reed, "to accept the fact that Marshall Newell is dead.
