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From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
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 Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Still there was a constant gain, with the ball still Harmony's.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading That one bitter fumble seemed to have stiffened their game wonderfully, for it was not repeated.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
CONCLUSIONnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading Still there was a constant gain, with the ball still Harmony's.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
fumbleverbUS /ˈfʌmbəl/
feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading That one bitter fumble seemed to have stiffened their game wonderfully, for it was not repeated.
gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/
obtain
From this reading Still there was a constant gain, with the ball still Harmony's.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
halfbacksnounUS /ˈhæfbæks/
plural of “halfback” — (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
HarmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
Harmony's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still there was a constant gain, with the ball still Harmony's.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That one bitter fumble seemed to have stiffened their game wonderfully, for it was not repeated.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
madadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That one bitter fumble seemed to have stiffened their game wonderfully, for it was not repeated.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That one bitter fumble seemed to have stiffened their game wonderfully, for it was not repeated.
out-maneuver
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
refereenounUS /ˌrefərˈiː/
(sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading That one bitter fumble seemed to have stiffened their game wonderfully, for it was not repeated.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That one bitter fumble seemed to have stiffened their game wonderfully, for it was not repeated.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading That one bitter fumble seemed to have stiffened their game wonderfully, for it was not repeated.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still there was a constant gain, with the ball still Harmony's.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
StrivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Just as bent on preventing such a calamity Jack and the Chester boys braced themselves to out-maneuver all attempts looking at a successful run.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still there was a constant gain, with the ball still Harmony's.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
touchdownnounUS /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/
a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
VICTORYnounUS /ˈvɪktəri/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still there was a constant gain, with the ball still Harmony's.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At times their line proved a veritable "stone wall" to the heavy Harmony halfbacks, who were dragged to earth before completing their intended long runs.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading That one bitter fumble seemed to have stiffened their game wonderfully, for it was not repeated.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE GREAT VICTORY--CONCLUSION Striving like mad Captain Martin and his ten followers tried to rush the fighting, so as to get another touchdown before the referee called the game; for that would fill them with joy, since it meant the score would be reversed and stand at 12 to 9.
