adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
affablyadverbUS /ˈæfəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
arousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
BigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/
in a serious manner
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
FIELDnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
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 Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
fullbacknounUS /ˈfʊlbæk/
(football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
HEADEDadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
sauntered
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From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HEADED FOR THE FIELD OF BATTLE Big Bob was already looking better, after what had passed between Jack and himself.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body, on the part of every member of the squad, has much to do with ultimate success or failure.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then, as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon, he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer, and get him to feeling more cheerful.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Therefore, as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback, Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob's heart.
wouldn't
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From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, see here, Big Bob," he went on to say, as they sauntered along, Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street, "I wouldn't think any more than I could help about your father's actions.
