used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
highly skilled
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
AMY
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From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
applaudingverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But today he had his eyes opened somewhat.
Clint
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From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
didn't
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From this reading Clint didn't play tennis and thought it something of a waste of time.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
enthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But today he had his eyes opened somewhat.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But today he had his eyes opened somewhat.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But today he had his eyes opened somewhat.
hobbledverbUS /ˈhɑːbəld/
past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
Holt
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From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
ten 10s
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clint didn't play tennis and thought it something of a waste of time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But today he had his eyes opened somewhat.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Clint didn't play tennis and thought it something of a waste of time.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
only a very short time before
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Clint didn't play tennis and thought it something of a waste of time.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But today he had his eyes opened somewhat.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Clint didn't play tennis and thought it something of a waste of time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Clint didn't play tennis and thought it something of a waste of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading But today he had his eyes opened somewhat.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
varsitynounUS /ˈvɑːrsɪti/
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Clint didn't play tennis and thought it something of a waste of time.
look attentively
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
at the time that
From this reading They were hard at it when he arrived and half a hundred enthusiasts were looking on and applauding.
which person or people
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading AMY WINS A CUP In the afternoon Clint hobbled down to the tennis courts to watch the final match in the tournament between Amy and Holt.
a late time of life
From this reading Amy was a brilliant player for his years, and Holt, who was a substitute end on the varsity football team, was scarcely less accomplished.
