used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Steve was a hero for an hour.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Most of them looked pretty grim about the mouths.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Steve was a hero for an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BLOWS ARE STRUCK The second went off jubilantly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading BLOWS ARE STRUCK The second went off jubilantly.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Steve was a hero for an hour.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Most of them looked pretty grim about the mouths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Steve was a hero for an hour.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Steve was a hero for an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
jubilantlyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading BLOWS ARE STRUCK The second went off jubilantly.
and nothing more
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Most of them looked pretty grim about the mouths.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of them looked pretty grim about the mouths.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Most of them looked pretty grim about the mouths.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of them looked pretty grim about the mouths.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading BLOWS ARE STRUCK The second went off jubilantly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
pilingnounUS /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/
a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
having a point
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Most of them looked pretty grim about the mouths.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
Robey
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From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BLOWS ARE STRUCK The second went off jubilantly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steve was a hero for an hour.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading BLOWS ARE STRUCK The second went off jubilantly.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLOWS ARE STRUCK The second went off jubilantly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In the locker room "Boots" said some nice things to them, pointed out a few faults and took himself away just as the first team and its substitutes came piling in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Steve was a hero for an hour.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BLOWS ARE STRUCK The second went off jubilantly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Evidently in the few minutes that Mr. Robey had detained them on the field, they had been provided with food for thought.
