used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of Frank on the ground soon attracted attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The appearance of Frank on the ground soon attracted attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The appearance of Frank on the ground soon attracted attention.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Early in the season Walter Gordan had made a try for the eleven, but had soon been turned down.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
doughnounUS /doʊ/
a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Early in the season Walter Gordan had made a try for the eleven, but had soon been turned down.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the season Walter Gordan had made a try for the eleven, but had soon been turned down.
being one more than ten
From this reading Early in the season Walter Gordan had made a try for the eleven, but had soon been turned down.
communicated in words
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
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 Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early in the season Walter Gordan had made a try for the eleven, but had soon been turned down.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The appearance of Frank on the ground soon attracted attention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
Gordan
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From this reading Early in the season Walter Gordan had made a try for the eleven, but had soon been turned down.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The appearance of Frank on the ground soon attracted attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
how
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From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Early in the season Walter Gordan had made a try for the eleven, but had soon been turned down.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
Merriwell
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From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading SIGNIFICANT MOVEMENTS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The appearance of Frank on the ground soon attracted attention.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The appearance of Frank on the ground soon attracted attention.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Early in the season Walter Gordan had made a try for the eleven, but had soon been turned down.
SIGNIFICANTadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading SIGNIFICANT MOVEMENTS.
in the near future
From this reading The appearance of Frank on the ground soon attracted attention.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The appearance of Frank on the ground soon attracted attention.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Early in the season Walter Gordan had made a try for the eleven, but had soon been turned down.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Early in the season Walter Gordan had made a try for the eleven, but had soon been turned down.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Early in the season Walter Gordan had made a try for the eleven, but had soon been turned down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
which person or people
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Sport Harris could not have been induced to play football, but he took much interest in the team, as he wished to know how to place his "dough" on the great games.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading Of late there had been much talk about Merriwell and there was not a college man interested in football who had not expressed an opinion concerning his ability or his withdrawal from the sport.
