used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading As a result, the Second as an adversary for the First, or School, Team, never amounted to much until the season was half gone.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading As a result, the Second as an adversary for the First, or School, Team, never amounted to much until the season was half gone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As a result, the Second as an adversary for the First, or School, Team, never amounted to much until the season was half gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a result, the Second as an adversary for the First, or School, Team, never amounted to much until the season was half gone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The coach was inevitably some enthusiastic and patriotic fellow who had recently graduated and who gave his services free.
coachingnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
the job of a professional coach
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The coach was inevitably some enthusiastic and patriotic fellow who had recently graduated and who gave his services free.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
a boy or man
From this reading The coach was inevitably some enthusiastic and patriotic fellow who had recently graduated and who gave his services free.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The coach was inevitably some enthusiastic and patriotic fellow who had recently graduated and who gave his services free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The coach was inevitably some enthusiastic and patriotic fellow who had recently graduated and who gave his services free.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
destroyed or killed
From this reading As a result, the Second as an adversary for the First, or School, Team, never amounted to much until the season was half gone.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading The coach was inevitably some enthusiastic and patriotic fellow who had recently graduated and who gave his services free.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As a result, the Second as an adversary for the First, or School, Team, never amounted to much until the season was half gone.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The coach was inevitably some enthusiastic and patriotic fellow who had recently graduated and who gave his services free.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
ineligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnelɪdʒəbəl/
not eligible
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The coach was inevitably some enthusiastic and patriotic fellow who had recently graduated and who gave his services free.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As a result, the Second as an adversary for the First, or School, Team, never amounted to much until the season was half gone.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As a result, the Second as an adversary for the First, or School, Team, never amounted to much until the season was half gone.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
organizationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading The coach was inevitably some enthusiastic and patriotic fellow who had recently graduated and who gave his services free.
by chance
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading The coach was inevitably some enthusiastic and patriotic fellow who had recently graduated and who gave his services free.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a result, the Second as an adversary for the First, or School, Team, never amounted to much until the season was half gone.
except for; apart from
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
an educational institution
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The coach was inevitably some enthusiastic and patriotic fellow who had recently graduated and who gave his services free.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The coach was inevitably some enthusiastic and patriotic fellow who had recently graduated and who gave his services free.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
TeamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading As a result, the Second as an adversary for the First, or School, Team, never amounted to much until the season was half gone.
TeamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a result, the Second as an adversary for the First, or School, Team, never amounted to much until the season was half gone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the new system the Second came into being two or three days after the start of the fall term, with a coaching staff, small but sufficient, of its own, a captain elected the preceding year and a general organization similar to that of the First save as to size.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As a result, the Second as an adversary for the First, or School, Team, never amounted to much until the season was half gone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
precisely as stated
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
which person or people
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
Yardley
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From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the old days the Second was made up, perhaps a fortnight after the school year had started, of players who were not needed on the First and those who, for one reason or another, were ineligible for it.
a late time of life
From this reading WITH THE SECOND Of recent years the custom of having separate organizations for the First and Second Teams from the very outset of the season had obtained at Yardley.
