Chapter XXI · _Temptation_

later than; following

From this reading By the end of the first week, the squad was reduced to eighteen players, and after careful study, Larry chose his first team.

(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 He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

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

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

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

From this reading The next week was one of worry and apprehension for Larry Kirkland.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The next week was one of worry and apprehension for Larry Kirkland.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

for the reason that

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the end of the first week, the squad was reduced to eighteen players, and after careful study, Larry chose his first team.

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading By the end of the first week, the squad was reduced to eighteen players, and after careful study, Larry chose his first team.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading By the end of the first week, the squad was reduced to eighteen players, and after careful study, Larry chose his first team.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

get or ask advice from

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

wanted intensely

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading By the end of the first week, the squad was reduced to eighteen players, and after careful study, Larry chose his first team.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading By the end of the first week, the squad was reduced to eighteen players, and after careful study, Larry chose his first team.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next week was one of worry and apprehension for Larry Kirkland.

set up or found

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

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

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

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

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

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

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

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From this reading The next week was one of worry and apprehension for Larry Kirkland.

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From this reading The next week was one of worry and apprehension for Larry Kirkland.

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

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next week was one of worry and apprehension for Larry Kirkland.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next week was one of worry and apprehension for Larry Kirkland.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The next week was one of worry and apprehension for Larry Kirkland.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

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From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

a smallest army unit

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading By the end of the first week, the squad was reduced to eighteen players, and after careful study, Larry chose his first team.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading By the end of the first week, the squad was reduced to eighteen players, and after careful study, Larry chose his first team.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

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

From this reading The next week was one of worry and apprehension for Larry Kirkland.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

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

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

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

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

out of your own free will

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

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

From this reading The next week was one of worry and apprehension for Larry Kirkland.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The next week was one of worry and apprehension for Larry Kirkland.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the first three days more than half of the candidates voluntarily retired, discovering for themselves that they were not expert enough to hope to replace the others.

at the time that

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.

which person or people

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Larry was compelled to issue an order that all candidates who desired to retire from the squad consult with him before quitting, for he feared losing some promising material because the players might grow discouraged, or think themselves poorer players than they really were.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading The next week was one of worry and apprehension for Larry Kirkland.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had feared, most of all, that he would arouse the enmity of some of the candidates when he reduced the size of the squad, but to his surprise he found this task easy.