used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Arnold told Toby later that Coach Lyle had read the riot act afterwards.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Arnold told Toby later that Coach Lyle had read the riot act afterwards.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Arnold told Toby later that Coach Lyle had read the riot act afterwards.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I didn’t know he could be so rude,” said Arnold sadly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
BUNCHnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading THE “TOUGH BUNCH” No one seemed satisfied with the day’s performance.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Arnold told Toby later that Coach Lyle had read the riot act afterwards.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I didn’t know he could be so rude,” said Arnold sadly.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE “TOUGH BUNCH” No one seemed satisfied with the day’s performance.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I didn’t know he could be so rude,” said Arnold sadly.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
forward-passes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
gainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Why didn’t you get in to-day?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I didn’t know he could be so rude,” said Arnold sadly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I didn’t know he could be so rude,” said Arnold sadly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Why didn’t you get in to-day?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I didn’t know he could be so rude,” said Arnold sadly.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Arnold told Toby later that Coach Lyle had read the riot act afterwards.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
Lyle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arnold told Toby later that Coach Lyle had read the riot act afterwards.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
not any; not one
From this reading THE “TOUGH BUNCH” No one seemed satisfied with the day’s performance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE “TOUGH BUNCH” No one seemed satisfied with the day’s performance.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading THE “TOUGH BUNCH” No one seemed satisfied with the day’s performance.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Arnold told Toby later that Coach Lyle had read the riot act afterwards.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading Arnold told Toby later that Coach Lyle had read the riot act afterwards.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading “I didn’t know he could be so rude,” said Arnold sadly.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading “I didn’t know he could be so rude,” said Arnold sadly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I didn’t know he could be so rude,” said Arnold sadly.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading THE “TOUGH BUNCH” No one seemed satisfied with the day’s performance.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE “TOUGH BUNCH” No one seemed satisfied with the day’s performance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I didn’t know he could be so rude,” said Arnold sadly.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE “TOUGH BUNCH” No one seemed satisfied with the day’s performance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why didn’t you get in to-day?”
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Arnold told Toby later that Coach Lyle had read the riot act afterwards.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Arnold told Toby later that Coach Lyle had read the riot act afterwards.
TOUGHadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading THE “TOUGH BUNCH” No one seemed satisfied with the day’s performance.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why didn’t you get in to-day?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE “TOUGH BUNCH” No one seemed satisfied with the day’s performance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The First resented the enemy’s gains through their line and the Second declared stoutly that if they had been taught a decent defense against forward-passes the First would never have scored.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why didn’t you get in to-day?”
