used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
Barnes
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From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been hoping that Mr. Bonner would decide on him for the place.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
blanket-wrapped
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From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
Bonner
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From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
Bowen
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From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
Bowen's
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From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
coach'snounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
possessive form of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading He had been hoping that Mr. Bonner would decide on him for the place.
the act of departing
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been hoping that Mr. Bonner would decide on him for the place.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
Hanser
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From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been hoping that Mr. Bonner would decide on him for the place.
Hersum
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From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been hoping that Mr. Bonner would decide on him for the place.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had been hoping that Mr. Bonner would decide on him for the place.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
Kinley
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From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
MONTY
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From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had been hoping that Mr. Bonner would decide on him for the place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
Peet
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From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had been hoping that Mr. Bonner would decide on him for the place.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
one of four equal parts
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
precisely, exactly
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
not in physical motion
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been hoping that Mr. Bonner would decide on him for the place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
trampledverbUS /ˈtræmpəld/
past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading MONTY GOES OVER Coach Bonner ran in five substitutes, Bowen at right guard, Peet at right tackle, Hanser at right half, Barnes at full and Weston at quarter.
at the time that
From this reading Kinley was still holding down the right guard position and would certainly come out before long, but when he did there was Hersum ready, or, if not Hersum, then Little.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading But Bowen was an old hand and a better player, and, in spite of disappointment, Monty acknowledged the wisdom of the coach’s choice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Monty, one of the blanket-wrapped line on the bench, witnessed Bowen’s departure for the trampled battle field with disappointment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had been hoping that Mr. Bonner would decide on him for the place.
