used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Myron found himself with the third squad, as usual, however, and ended practice with a half-hour scrimmage against the substitutes.
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 Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading As they played on the second team gridiron, while the first team was battling, his performance was not noted by the coach.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As they played on the second team gridiron, while the first team was battling, his performance was not noted by the coach.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
Cummins
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From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Myron found himself with the third squad, as usual, however, and ended practice with a half-hour scrimmage against the substitutes.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
set up or found
From this reading Myron found himself with the third squad, as usual, however, and ended practice with a half-hour scrimmage against the substitutes.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading As they played on the second team gridiron, while the first team was battling, his performance was not noted by the coach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading Myron found himself with the third squad, as usual, however, and ended practice with a half-hour scrimmage against the substitutes.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Myron found himself with the third squad, as usual, however, and ended practice with a half-hour scrimmage against the substitutes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As they played on the second team gridiron, while the first team was battling, his performance was not noted by the coach.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Myron found himself with the third squad, as usual, however, and ended practice with a half-hour scrimmage against the substitutes.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
Jud
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From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
Keene
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From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
Mellen
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From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
make reference to
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
MusketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
Myron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Myron found himself with the third squad, as usual, however, and ended practice with a half-hour scrimmage against the substitutes.
Myron's
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From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As they played on the second team gridiron, while the first team was battling, his performance was not noted by the coach.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading As they played on the second team gridiron, while the first team was battling, his performance was not noted by the coach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they played on the second team gridiron, while the first team was battling, his performance was not noted by the coach.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading As they played on the second team gridiron, while the first team was battling, his performance was not noted by the coach.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
refereed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
cut with a saw
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
scrimmagenounUS /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/
(American football) practice play between a football team's squads
From this reading Myron found himself with the third squad, as usual, however, and ended practice with a half-hour scrimmage against the substitutes.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading Myron found himself with the third squad, as usual, however, and ended practice with a half-hour scrimmage against the substitutes.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they played on the second team gridiron, while the first team was battling, his performance was not noted by the coach.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Myron found himself with the third squad, as usual, however, and ended practice with a half-hour scrimmage against the substitutes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Myron found himself with the third squad, as usual, however, and ended practice with a half-hour scrimmage against the substitutes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As they played on the second team gridiron, while the first team was battling, his performance was not noted by the coach.
which person or people
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PLAN There was hard practice that afternoon in preparation for the Musket Hill Academy game, and the second squad, in process of becoming the second team, with a coach and signals of its own, was sent against the first for three long periods.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Perhaps Cummins' words had made an impression, for he certainly played good, hard ball today and ran rings around the opposing ends and backs.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But Keene, an end who was off with a bad ankle and who refereed the scrimmage, saw and casually made mention of Myron's work to Jud Mellen later.
