used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
(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 Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
from appearances alone
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
appropriatelyadverbUS /əˈproʊpriɪtli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
Bonner
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From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
dribblingnounUS /ˈdrɪbəlɪŋ/
the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
finely-built
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From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
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 SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
Gowen
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From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
engage in
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
Monty
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From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
a course of conduct
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
Pete
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From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
a person who is being chased
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
SOAPnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
required or under orders
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
thereaboutsadverbUS /ˌðerəˈbaʊts/
near that time or date
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
three-thirty
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From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
togsnounUS /tɑːɡz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
unapproachableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈproʊtʃəbəl/
discouraging intimacies; reserved
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was a tall, finely-built, and very good-looking youth, but his good looks were somewhat marred by an air and expression of arrogance.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading SOAP AND WATER The next day Monty appeared, appropriately clad, on the football field at a few minutes before three-thirty, and gazed inquiringly around.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most, if not all, of the candidates were on hand, and the rest were dribbling along the path from the direction of the field house.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
which person or people
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Mr. Bonner, however, was not in sight, nor was Pete Gowen, and Monty wondered whether he was supposed to simply stroll out and join the nearest squad or to report to someone and get instructions.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He decided to make inquiries as to the usual methods pursued in such cases, and walked up to a youth of eighteen or thereabouts, who, dressed in football togs that had apparently never been worn before, presented an immaculate and almost unapproachable appearance.
