used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
of short duration or distance
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
an occurrence of something
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading The quarter had demonstrated nothing more than that the teams were unusually well matched.
Doesn't
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From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
one or the other of two
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The referee's whistle ended the period with the ball in the middle of the field.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The referee's whistle ended the period with the ball in the middle of the field.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
Garry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The quarter had demonstrated nothing more than that the teams were unusually well matched.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The referee's whistle ended the period with the ball in the middle of the field.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
roused to anger
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
engage in
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading The quarter had demonstrated nothing more than that the teams were unusually well matched.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The referee's whistle ended the period with the ball in the middle of the field.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The quarter had demonstrated nothing more than that the teams were unusually well matched.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The quarter had demonstrated nothing more than that the teams were unusually well matched.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
an amount of time
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The quarter had demonstrated nothing more than that the teams were unusually well matched.
referee'snounUS /ˌrefərˈiːz/
possessive form of “referee” — (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
From this reading The referee's whistle ended the period with the ball in the middle of the field.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Righto," responded Garry.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
Righto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Righto," responded Garry.
RoosternounUS /ˈruːstər/
adult male chicken
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
seesawverbUS /ˈsiːsɔː/
ride on a plank
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The quarter had demonstrated nothing more than that the teams were unusually well matched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The quarter had demonstrated nothing more than that the teams were unusually well matched.
walkovernoun
backbends combined with handstands
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIGHTING MAD For the rest of that first period it was a case of seesaw, first one and then the other of the teams getting the ball, but neither being able to make any notable advance.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The quarter had demonstrated nothing more than that the teams were unusually well matched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The quarter had demonstrated nothing more than that the teams were unusually well matched.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Doesn't look like a walkover for either one," remarked Rooster to Garry, while the panting warriors tried to get their breath in the brief minute of space between the first and second periods.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading The referee's whistle ended the period with the ball in the middle of the field.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The referee's whistle ended the period with the ball in the middle of the field.
