used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Those ten days were expected to work a big improvement in the team.
blue-legged
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From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
Brimfield
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From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
Claflin
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From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Those ten days were expected to work a big improvement in the team.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Those ten days were expected to work a big improvement in the team.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those ten days were expected to work a big improvement in the team.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
come together
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether they would or not remained to be seen.
a brief written record
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether they would or not remained to be seen.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Whether they would or not remained to be seen.
not used up
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
an educational institution
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Whether they would or not remained to be seen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
Southby
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From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Those ten days were expected to work a big improvement in the team.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether they would or not remained to be seen.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those ten days were expected to work a big improvement in the team.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
WALTONnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those ten days were expected to work a big improvement in the team.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether they would or not remained to be seen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The remaining two weeks, which held but ten playing days, would be devoted to perfecting plays already known, to polishing off the rough angles of attack and defence and to learning a new set of signals as a matter of precaution.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Those ten days were expected to work a big improvement in the team.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Brimfield would meet her blue-legged rival with what plays she had already learned and the time for instruction was passed.
WRITESverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading WALTON WRITES A NOTE THE Southby game was played on the sixth of November, a fortnight before the final contest with Claflin School, and practically marked the end of the preparatory season.
