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From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The centre and guard may make a hole to allow the quarter-back to go through and play havoc with the play.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The centre and guard may make a hole to allow the quarter-back to go through and play havoc with the play.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
DefencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
being one more than ten
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
at any time
From this reading The object should be more than ever to prevent the opposing runners from passing the line.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The object should be more than ever to prevent the opposing runners from passing the line.
full-back
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From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
generalshipnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlʃɪp/
the leadership ability of a military general
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
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 When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The centre and guard may make a hole to allow the quarter-back to go through and play havoc with the play.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading The centre and guard may make a hole to allow the quarter-back to go through and play havoc with the play.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The centre and guard may make a hole to allow the quarter-back to go through and play havoc with the play.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
kicksnounUS /kɪks/
plural of “kick” — the act of delivering a blow with the foot
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
engage in
From this reading The centre and guard may make a hole to allow the quarter-back to go through and play havoc with the play.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The centre and guard may make a hole to allow the quarter-back to go through and play havoc with the play.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The object should be more than ever to prevent the opposing runners from passing the line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading The object should be more than ever to prevent the opposing runners from passing the line.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
the local environment
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The object should be more than ever to prevent the opposing runners from passing the line.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The centre and guard may make a hole to allow the quarter-back to go through and play havoc with the play.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The object should be more than ever to prevent the opposing runners from passing the line.
quarter-back
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From this reading The centre and guard may make a hole to allow the quarter-back to go through and play havoc with the play.
re-enforcing
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From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
redoubles
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From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The object should be more than ever to prevent the opposing runners from passing the line.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
having a supporting base
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The object should be more than ever to prevent the opposing runners from passing the line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The centre and guard may make a hole to allow the quarter-back to go through and play havoc with the play.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
at the time that
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Defence to different parts of the field, and defensive generalship._--In general, the defence to all parts of the field should be equally strong, but there are parts where the offensive eleven redoubles its efforts, and to successfully oppose it the defensive team must do the same.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The centre and guard may make a hole to allow the quarter-back to go through and play havoc with the play.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading If the other side kicks, the ball will be more than likely to go over the line, so that the full-back need not worry about that.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading When a team is within its own 20-yard line on the defensive, the full-back, instead of standing back near the goal, should come up to within four or five yards of the line, as he can be of infinitely more service then in re-enforcing the line.
