Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

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

From this reading The same was true of the older candidates for the tackles positions, Trow, Tyler and Crewe.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading The same was true of the older candidates for the tackles positions, Trow, Tyler and Crewe.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

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From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

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

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

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

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

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From this reading The same was true of the older candidates for the tackles positions, Trow, Tyler and Crewe.

plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

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From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The same was true of the older candidates for the tackles positions, Trow, Tyler and Crewe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

the act of departing

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

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

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

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

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

for this reason

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The same was true of the older candidates for the tackles positions, Trow, Tyler and Crewe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The same was true of the older candidates for the tackles positions, Trow, Tyler and Crewe.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

almost; nearly

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The same was true of the older candidates for the tackles positions, Trow, Tyler and Crewe.

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From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

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

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

a smallest army unit

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

plural of “tackle” — the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading The same was true of the older candidates for the tackles positions, Trow, Tyler and Crewe.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

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

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

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

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

a special situation

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

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

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

in the direction of

From this reading Hence the other candidates, especially those who had been practically certain of their positions, could not be blamed for feeling a little resentment toward both Mr. Detweiler and Clint.

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

From this reading The same was true of the older candidates for the tackles positions, Trow, Tyler and Crewe.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The same was true of the older candidates for the tackles positions, Trow, Tyler and Crewe.

elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)

From this reading The same was true of the older candidates for the tackles positions, Trow, Tyler and Crewe.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

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

From this reading 'VARSITY VS.

precisely as stated

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

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

From this reading 'VARSITY VS.

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

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was evident to a blind man from the first that Coach Detweiler had made up his mind that if such a thing were possible Clinton Thayer was to be converted into a tackle of 'varsity calibre.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

which person or people

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SECOND TEAM Saunders, who was going around on crutches those days, viewed the advent of Clint on the 'varsity squad with misgiving, but he was very nice to him whenever the opportunity occurred.