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For the good of the team

Chapter VII

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THE ATH.
FAC.
TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.
There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.
There was a good deal of talk, a good deal of discussion, and the fellows began to take sides.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

For the good of the team

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of For the good of the team is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE ATH.
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FAC.
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TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.
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There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.
/ðer wɑːz ə ˈfiːlɪŋ ʌv dɪˈskwaɪət ənd ˌæprɪˈhenʃən əˈmʌŋ ðə ˈpleɪərz ðæt ʃoʊd ˌɪtˈself ɪn ˈlɪtəl bʌt ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl weɪz ənd waɪl æz jet ɪt ʃoʊd noʊ əˈperənt ɪˈfekt ɑːn ðer wɜːrk ˈθretənd tuː ˌɪmˈper ðer mərˈæl ˈsuːnər ɔːr ˈleɪtər/
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There was a good deal of talk, a good deal of discussion, and the fellows began to take sides.
/ðer wɑːz ə ɡʊd diːl ʌv tɔːk ə ɡʊd diːl ʌv dɪˈskʌʃən ənd ðə ˈfeloʊz bɪˈɡæn tuː teɪk saɪdz/

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apprehension noun US /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading “There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.”

discussion noun US /dɪˈskʌʃən/

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading “There was a good deal of talk, a good deal of discussion, and the fellows began to take sides.”

disquiet noun US /dɪˈskwaɪət/

a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

From this reading “There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.”

impair verb US /ˌɪmˈper/

make worse or less effective

From this reading “There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.”

inevitable adjective US /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading “TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.”

morale noun US /mərˈæl/

a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose

From this reading “There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.”

players noun US /ˈpleɪərz/

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading “There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.”

unmistakable adjective US /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading “There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.”

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inevitable result adjective + noun

In this reading “TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.”

deal of verb + particle

In this reading “There was a good deal of talk, a good deal of discussion, and the fellows began to take sides.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

ATH

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ATH.

BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading There was a good deal of talk, a good deal of discussion, and the fellows began to take sides.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

coachverbUS /koʊtʃ/

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

dealverbUS /diːl/

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading There was a good deal of talk, a good deal of discussion, and the fellows began to take sides.

discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading There was a good deal of talk, a good deal of discussion, and the fellows began to take sides.

disquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/

a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

dissensions

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

FAC

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FAC.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading There was a good deal of talk, a good deal of discussion, and the fellows began to take sides.

ForestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There was a good deal of talk, a good deal of discussion, and the fellows began to take sides.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

HANDnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

HillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

impairverbUS /ˌɪmˈper/

make worse or less effective

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

moralenounUS /mərˈæl/

a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

sidesnounUS /saɪdz/

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading There was a good deal of talk, a good deal of discussion, and the fellows began to take sides.

sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading There was a good deal of talk, a good deal of discussion, and the fellows began to take sides.

TAKESnounUS /teɪks/

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

talkverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading There was a good deal of talk, a good deal of discussion, and the fellows began to take sides.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE ATH.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TAKES A HAND Before the Forest Hill game was a thing of the past, however, the dissensions between coach and captain had produced the inevitable result.

waysnounUS /weɪz/

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading There was a feeling of disquiet and apprehension among the players that showed itself in little but unmistakable ways and, while as yet it showed no apparent effect on their work, threatened to impair their morale sooner or later.

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