used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Anything can happen when a man's game is in a slump," said the veteran.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "Never knew Bob to act like this before," said one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
any thing at all
From this reading "Anything can happen when a man's game is in a slump," said the veteran.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Never knew Bob to act like this before," said one.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Never knew Bob to act like this before," said one.
brainyadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪni/
having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Anything can happen when a man's game is in a slump," said the veteran.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
crypticadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪptɪk/
of an obscure nature
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading Nothing to it--this is the most interesting and the most exasperating outdoor sport in the world.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Anything can happen when a man's game is in a slump," said the veteran.
golfernounUS /ˈɡɑːlfər/
someone who plays the game of golf
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
come to pass
From this reading "Anything can happen when a man's game is in a slump," said the veteran.
he'll
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From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Anything can happen when a man's game is in a slump," said the veteran.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Nothing to it--this is the most interesting and the most exasperating outdoor sport in the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Anything can happen when a man's game is in a slump," said the veteran.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nothing to it--this is the most interesting and the most exasperating outdoor sport in the world.
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 "Never knew Bob to act like this before," said one.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Never knew Bob to act like this before," said one.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Anything can happen when a man's game is in a slump," said the veteran.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Nothing to it--this is the most interesting and the most exasperating outdoor sport in the world.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never knew Bob to act like this before," said one.
not any; not one
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing to it--this is the most interesting and the most exasperating outdoor sport in the world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Never knew Bob to act like this before," said one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Nothing to it--this is the most interesting and the most exasperating outdoor sport in the world.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
on the contrary
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Never knew Bob to act like this before," said one.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
slumpverbUS /slʌmp/
assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading "Anything can happen when a man's game is in a slump," said the veteran.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Nothing to it--this is the most interesting and the most exasperating outdoor sport in the world.
make steady
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
carry out
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
there's
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From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The door closed behind this rather cryptic remark, and the listeners looked at each other and shook their heads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Never knew Bob to act like this before," said one.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading "Anything can happen when a man's game is in a slump," said the veteran.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Take a steady, brainy player--a first-class golfer; let him lose his shots for a week and there's no telling what he'll do.
at the time that
From this reading "Anything can happen when a man's game is in a slump," said the veteran.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Nothing to it--this is the most interesting and the most exasperating outdoor sport in the world.
