used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
back-field
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From this reading TUBB WINS PROMOTION First, the Orange changed her back-field formation entirely.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The quarter stood five yards behind center, crouched to take the pass.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading TUBB WINS PROMOTION First, the Orange changed her back-field formation entirely.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading The quarter stood five yards behind center, crouched to take the pass.
deployingverbUS /dɪˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deploy” — place troops or weapons in battle formation
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
diagonallyadverbUS /daɪˈæɡənəli/
in a diagonal manner
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading TUBB WINS PROMOTION First, the Orange changed her back-field formation entirely.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TUBB WINS PROMOTION First, the Orange changed her back-field formation entirely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The quarter stood five yards behind center, crouched to take the pass.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading TUBB WINS PROMOTION First, the Orange changed her back-field formation entirely.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
full-back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
halvesnounUS /hævz/
plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TUBB WINS PROMOTION First, the Orange changed her back-field formation entirely.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
and nothing more
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
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 But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading TUBB WINS PROMOTION First, the Orange changed her back-field formation entirely.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
go across or through
From this reading The quarter stood five yards behind center, crouched to take the pass.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
PROMOTIONnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading TUBB WINS PROMOTION First, the Orange changed her back-field formation entirely.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The quarter stood five yards behind center, crouched to take the pass.
quarter-turn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
scrimmagenounUS /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/
(American football) practice play between a football team's squads
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
having a supporting base
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The quarter stood five yards behind center, crouched to take the pass.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
carry out
From this reading The quarter stood five yards behind center, crouched to take the pass.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TUBB WINS PROMOTION First, the Orange changed her back-field formation entirely.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
TUBB
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TUBB WINS PROMOTION First, the Orange changed her back-field formation entirely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But as the ball went back to the quarter the three swung to the right and started diagonally toward the end of their line, left half and full aiming at a point just outside it and right half deploying further to the right.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The right tackle shifted to the other side of the line, toward which, at the start of the signal, the three backs made a quarter-turn.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading TUBB WINS PROMOTION First, the Orange changed her back-field formation entirely.
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 Instead of standing close to the line, three abreast, the two halves and the full-back retired to a position a good ten yards behind the scrimmage and spread widely.
