Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

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

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At left half, Willard and Mawson each served, the latter yielding to Willard near the end of the practice.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

negotiation between nations

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading At left half, Willard and Mawson each served, the latter yielding to Willard near the end of the practice.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At left half, Willard and Mawson each served, the latter yielding to Willard near the end of the practice.

communicated in words

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

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From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

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

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading At left half, Willard and Mawson each served, the latter yielding to Willard near the end of the practice.

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

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

without doubting or questioning

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading With Lake at left end and Martin Proctor at left tackle, that side of the line improved remarkably.

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

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading With Lake at left end and Martin Proctor at left tackle, that side of the line improved remarkably.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading At left half, Willard and Mawson each served, the latter yielding to Willard near the end of the practice.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

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From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading With Lake at left end and Martin Proctor at left tackle, that side of the line improved remarkably.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

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From this reading At left half, Willard and Mawson each served, the latter yielding to Willard near the end of the practice.

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

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading At left half, Willard and Mawson each served, the latter yielding to Willard near the end of the practice.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

not any; not one

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

not one, and not any

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

on one occasion

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

and nothing more

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

a full supply

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading At left half, Willard and Mawson each served, the latter yielding to Willard near the end of the practice.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

someone who supervises (an examination)

From this reading With Lake at left end and Martin Proctor at left tackle, that side of the line improved remarkably.

established beyond doubt

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading With Lake at left end and Martin Proctor at left tackle, that side of the line improved remarkably.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

past form of “score” — gain points in a game

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

(American football) practice play between a football team's squads

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading At left half, Willard and Mawson each served, the latter yielding to Willard near the end of the practice.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading With Lake at left end and Martin Proctor at left tackle, that side of the line improved remarkably.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

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

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

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

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

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

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

plural of “touchdown” — a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line

From this reading The second team managed a field-goal that afternoon, but the first scored three touchdowns and for once showed plenty of punch.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

precisely as stated

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

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

From this reading DIPLOMACY Martin’s statement that he had been assigned to left tackle position was not believed very implicitly that night, although, in the press of other matters demanding discussion, none expressed doubt.

at the time that

From this reading But the next day proved that Martin had spoken no more than the truth, for when the scrimmage commenced he was in Leroy’s place, and there he stayed not only for the rest of the day but for the rest of the season.

United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)

From this reading At left half, Willard and Mawson each served, the latter yielding to Willard near the end of the practice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Lake at left end and Martin Proctor at left tackle, that side of the line improved remarkably.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading At left half, Willard and Mawson each served, the latter yielding to Willard near the end of the practice.