Chapter XV

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

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

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

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was a run of forty yards and it brought the handful of watchers in the grandstand to their feet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The First was learning to hold its own, but now and then the forward pass was pulled off successfully.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

plural of “cape” — a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

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

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

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From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

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

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

past form of “down” — drink down entirely

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

opinion or judgment

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was a run of forty yards and it brought the handful of watchers in the grandstand to their feet.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The First was learning to hold its own, but now and then the forward pass was pulled off successfully.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading It was a run of forty yards and it brought the handful of watchers in the grandstand to their feet.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

obtain

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

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

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

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

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

the audience at a stadium or racetrack

From this reading It was a run of forty yards and it brought the handful of watchers in the grandstand to their feet.

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

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

a small number or amount

From this reading It was a run of forty yards and it brought the handful of watchers in the grandstand to their feet.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The First was learning to hold its own, but now and then the forward pass was pulled off successfully.

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

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The First was learning to hold its own, but now and then the forward pass was pulled off successfully.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading The First was learning to hold its own, but now and then the forward pass was pulled off successfully.

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 GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

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 GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

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

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The First was learning to hold its own, but now and then the forward pass was pulled off successfully.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The First was learning to hold its own, but now and then the forward pass was pulled off successfully.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

not offside; being within the prescribed area of play

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The First was learning to hold its own, but now and then the forward pass was pulled off successfully.

go across or through

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

leather from the skin of swine

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

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

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading The First was learning to hold its own, but now and then the forward pass was pulled off successfully.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

on the contrary

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It was a run of forty yards and it brought the handful of watchers in the grandstand to their feet.

(American football) practice play between a football team's squads

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

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

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

apt to speak irritably

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading The First was learning to hold its own, but now and then the forward pass was pulled off successfully.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

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

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The First was learning to hold its own, but now and then the forward pass was pulled off successfully.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

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

From this reading The First was learning to hold its own, but now and then the forward pass was pulled off successfully.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

two times

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

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

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading It was a run of forty yards and it brought the handful of watchers in the grandstand to their feet.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.

during the time that

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

belonging to which person

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The Second was using the forward pass and onside kick for all they were worth, and Ridge, the captain, had taught it two or three rather clever variations of these.

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

From this reading GERALD VISITS YARDLEY The next afternoon Dan got into the scrimmage for a few minutes at left end on the Second and put up such a snappy game that many of the fellows opened their eyes, while Norton, whose place he had taken watched him anxiously from the side-line.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading In the second half of the twenty minute scrimmage which followed practice Dan got by Dickenson twice and in each case captured the ball on a forward pass for a good gain, the second time getting away from the First Team players and landing the pigskin on the twelve yards before being downed by Capes.