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From this reading Score: Winston, 5 points; Blackwood, 4.
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From this reading Score: Winston, 5 points; Blackwood, 4.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course pandemonium reigned for a few minutes!
Alden
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From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Time was up, but the rules allowed the try for goal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then the spectators calmed down, and the ball was brought out for the kick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Then the spectators calmed down, and the ball was brought out for the kick.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
BlackwoodnounUS /ˈblækwʊd/
very dark wood of any of several blackwood trees
From this reading Score: Winston, 5 points; Blackwood, 4.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then the spectators calmed down, and the ball was brought out for the kick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Time was up, but the rules allowed the try for goal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading Then the spectators calmed down, and the ball was brought out for the kick.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course pandemonium reigned for a few minutes!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then the spectators calmed down, and the ball was brought out for the kick.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Of course pandemonium reigned for a few minutes!
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course pandemonium reigned for a few minutes!
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Time was up, but the rules allowed the try for goal.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
and nothing more
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Then the spectators calmed down, and the ball was brought out for the kick.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Of course pandemonium reigned for a few minutes!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course pandemonium reigned for a few minutes!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then the spectators calmed down, and the ball was brought out for the kick.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
pandemoniumnounUS /ˌpændɪˈmoʊniəm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Of course pandemonium reigned for a few minutes!
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Score: Winston, 5 points; Blackwood, 4.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
quarter-back
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From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Of course pandemonium reigned for a few minutes!
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Time was up, but the rules allowed the try for goal.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Score: Winston, 5 points; Blackwood, 4.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Then the spectators calmed down, and the ball was brought out for the kick.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then the spectators calmed down, and the ball was brought out for the kick.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the spectators calmed down, and the ball was brought out for the kick.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time was up, but the rules allowed the try for goal.
having come into contact
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Time was up, but the rules allowed the try for goal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Time was up, but the rules allowed the try for goal.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then the spectators calmed down, and the ball was brought out for the kick.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Captain Alden walked steadily toward the ball, which was held by the quarter-back, and just as it touched the ground his foot struck it fairly and drove it over the bar between the posts.
Winston
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From this reading Score: Winston, 5 points; Blackwood, 4.
