used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon he drilled the team in passing and dodging and checking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
for the reason that
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading In the afternoon he drilled the team in passing and dodging and checking.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The few days that were left for practice were used to the utmost.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading In the afternoon he drilled the team in passing and dodging and checking.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading In the afternoon he drilled the team in passing and dodging and checking.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The few days that were left for practice were used to the utmost.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The few days that were left for practice were used to the utmost.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
set up or found
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the afternoon he drilled the team in passing and dodging and checking.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
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 The few days that were left for practice were used to the utmost.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading In the afternoon he drilled the team in passing and dodging and checking.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The few days that were left for practice were used to the utmost.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
relegatedverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
skatesnounUS /skeɪts/
plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
not in physical motion
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the morning the captain found time to show individual players about shooting and lifting and stopping shots.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The few days that were left for practice were used to the utmost.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The few days that were left for practice were used to the utmost.
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From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The few days that were left for practice were used to the utmost.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
at the time that
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BATTLE VARRELL took to the management of the team with a quietness and assurance that put hope into the hearts of the small but determined band which represented the great West.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There was a little murmuring when a big forward was taken out of the game because he was uncertain on his skates; and more still when another was relegated to the list of substitutes for playing his own game instead of fitting into the scheme for team work.
