used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To-day after practice a list was posted on the bulletin board in the gymnasium.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To-day after practice a list was posted on the bulletin board in the gymnasium.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading To-day after practice a list was posted on the bulletin board in the gymnasium.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading To-day after practice a list was posted on the bulletin board in the gymnasium.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading It contained two columns of names headed respectively “First Eleven” and “Second Eleven.”
gotten under control
From this reading It contained two columns of names headed respectively “First Eleven” and “Second Eleven.”
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading DROPPED!
being one more than ten
From this reading It contained two columns of names headed respectively “First Eleven” and “Second Eleven.”
eliminationnounUS /ɪˌlɪməˈneɪʃən/
the act of removing or getting rid of something
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It contained two columns of names headed respectively “First Eleven” and “Second Eleven.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
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 On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
forty-twoadjective
being two more than forty
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
the act of departing
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading To-day after practice a list was posted on the bulletin board in the gymnasium.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading It contained two columns of names headed respectively “First Eleven” and “Second Eleven.”
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained two columns of names headed respectively “First Eleven” and “Second Eleven.”
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading To-day after practice a list was posted on the bulletin board in the gymnasium.
mercilesslyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsələsli/
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading It contained two columns of names headed respectively “First Eleven” and “Second Eleven.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
and nothing more
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading To-day after practice a list was posted on the bulletin board in the gymnasium.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading To-day after practice a list was posted on the bulletin board in the gymnasium.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
with low volume
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/
in the order given
From this reading It contained two columns of names headed respectively “First Eleven” and “Second Eleven.”
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It contained two columns of names headed respectively “First Eleven” and “Second Eleven.”
seventy-odd
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From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
To-day
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From this reading To-day after practice a list was posted on the bulletin board in the gymnasium.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the Monday following the Forest Hill game the final cut in the football squad was announced.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
which person or people
From this reading For two weeks the process of elimination had been going forward quietly and mercilessly until of the original seventy-odd candidates who had started the season only forty-two remained.
