used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading St. Luke's was not a formidable opponent, and for that reason had been chosen to fill in the last date before the Kenwood game.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading St. Luke's was not a formidable opponent, and for that reason had been chosen to fill in the last date before the Kenwood game.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
COLOURSnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
the specified day of the month
From this reading St. Luke's was not a formidable opponent, and for that reason had been chosen to fill in the last date before the Kenwood game.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
at any time
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading St. Luke's was not a formidable opponent, and for that reason had been chosen to fill in the last date before the Kenwood game.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
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 Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading St. Luke's was not a formidable opponent, and for that reason had been chosen to fill in the last date before the Kenwood game.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading St. Luke's was not a formidable opponent, and for that reason had been chosen to fill in the last date before the Kenwood game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
hecticadjectiveUS /ˈhektɪk/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
Kenwood
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From this reading St. Luke's was not a formidable opponent, and for that reason had been chosen to fill in the last date before the Kenwood game.
immediately past
From this reading St. Luke's was not a formidable opponent, and for that reason had been chosen to fill in the last date before the Kenwood game.
Luke'snounUS /luːks/
possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
Mass-meetings
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From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading St. Luke's was not a formidable opponent, and for that reason had been chosen to fill in the last date before the Kenwood game.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading St. Luke's was not a formidable opponent, and for that reason had been chosen to fill in the last date before the Kenwood game.
ParkinsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrkɪnsən/
English surgeon (1755-1824)
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading St. Luke's was not a formidable opponent, and for that reason had been chosen to fill in the last date before the Kenwood game.
rehearsedverbUS /riˈhɜːrst/
past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
an educational institution
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
selectsverbUS /səˈlekts/
third-person singular of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
semi-final
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From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
St
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From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
stridentadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪdənt/
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading Football affairs had become fairly hectic now and the school marched to the field behind a strident brass band, cheering and singing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading St. Luke's was not a formidable opponent, and for that reason had been chosen to fill in the last date before the Kenwood game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
two times
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
Warne
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From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Mass-meetings had been held twice weekly ever since the Warne High School contest, and songs had been practised and cheers rehearsed, and today Parkinson was in fine voice and filled with enthusiasm.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FALSE COLOURS The preliminary season came to an end the next day with the St. Luke's Academy game.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading A wise coach selects the semi-final adversary with care and deliberation, and a wrong selection may work much harm to his charges.
