Chapter XXI · A Round Robin

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

(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 Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

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From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

(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 It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

rid of obstructions

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading This opinion was general.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

lacking practical experience or training

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

a boy or man

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

for more time

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

past form of “maul” — split (wood) with a maul and wedges

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

the force of workers available

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

not any; not one

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

and nothing more

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

the act of departing politely

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

so as to arouse or deserve laughter

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

unrestrained and violent

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

carry out

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This opinion was general.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

not necessary

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was keen unhappiness at the training table that night, and discussion rampant.

at the time that

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

which person or people

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was no longer a question of losing one man who was a little better than another, but of parting with a star.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading And in student opinion it was not only unfair and unnecessary, but preposterously silly, to take a strapping, husky lad like Lindsay out of the game, when during the whole season, as an inexperienced learner, he had been mauled up and down the field by heavier men and rougher teams, and had emerged smiling and strong, with red cheeks and clear eyes, and every joint working as if on ball-bearings.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Butler was no worse than he had been all through the season; but to play Butler now in place of Lindsay was like playing a substitute.