Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

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

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

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From this reading St. Clair went in at left half-back, vice Still, and Blaisdell ousted Churchill at left guard.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

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From this reading The Chambers contest was one which Brimfield wanted very much to win.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading St. Clair went in at left half-back, vice Still, and Blaisdell ousted Churchill at left guard.

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From this reading St. Clair went in at left half-back, vice Still, and Blaisdell ousted Churchill at left guard.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading The Chambers contest was one which Brimfield wanted very much to win.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

apart from; not including

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

a boy or man

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading St. Clair went in at left half-back, vice Still, and Blaisdell ousted Churchill at left guard.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

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From this reading St. Clair went in at left half-back, vice Still, and Blaisdell ousted Churchill at left guard.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

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

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

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

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

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 St. Clair went in at left half-back, vice Still, and Blaisdell ousted Churchill at left guard.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

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From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

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

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Chambers contest was one which Brimfield wanted very much to win.

not any; not one

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

causing disapproval or protest

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

past form of “oust” — remove from a position or office

From this reading St. Clair went in at left half-back, vice Still, and Blaisdell ousted Churchill at left guard.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

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

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

unusual or striking

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

United States choreographer who brought human emotion to classical ballet and spirited reality to Broadway musicals (1918-1998)

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

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From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

a smallest army unit

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading St. Clair went in at left half-back, vice Still, and Blaisdell ousted Churchill at left guard.

not in physical motion

From this reading St. Clair went in at left half-back, vice Still, and Blaisdell ousted Churchill at left guard.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

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

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

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

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

precisely as stated

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

moral weakness

From this reading St. Clair went in at left half-back, vice Still, and Blaisdell ousted Churchill at left guard.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The Chambers contest was one which Brimfield wanted very much to win.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

look attentively

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading St. Clair went in at left half-back, vice Still, and Blaisdell ousted Churchill at left guard.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.

which person or people

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading The Chambers contest was one which Brimfield wanted very much to win.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Coach Robey made two changes in the line-up of the 'varsity on Thursday of that week in preparation for the game with Chambers Tech.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Meanwhile the obnoxious Robbins--who was in reality a very decent fellow and one whom Clint could have liked had they not been rivals--was performing quite satisfactorily without displaying any remarkable brilliance.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE TEAM TAKES REVENGE Clint's knee remained painful for more than a week, during which time he took no part in practice except, at "Boots'" direction, to watch from the bench and, later, to follow the squad during signal work.