used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sophomore try-outs brought even a larger number of students to the scene than did the freshman test.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About thirty-five sophs essayed to make the team.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
approvingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
aspirantsnounUS /ˈæspərənts/
plural of “aspirant” — an ambitious and aspiring young person
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The sophomore try-outs brought even a larger number of students to the scene than did the freshman test.
CAIRNSnounUS /kernz/
plural of “cairn” — a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
From this reading "GENERAL" CAIRNS TO THE RESCUE.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The sophomore try-outs brought even a larger number of students to the scene than did the freshman test.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
directorshipnounUS /dərˈektərʃɪp/
the position of a director of a business concern
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
essayed
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From this reading About thirty-five sophs essayed to make the team.
divisible by two
From this reading The sophomore try-outs brought even a larger number of students to the scene than did the freshman test.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading The sophomore try-outs brought even a larger number of students to the scene than did the freshman test.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "GENERAL" CAIRNS TO THE RESCUE.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The sophomore try-outs brought even a larger number of students to the scene than did the freshman test.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
for more time
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
engage in
From this reading About thirty-five sophs essayed to make the team.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The sophomore try-outs brought even a larger number of students to the scene than did the freshman test.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
select carefully from a group
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading "GENERAL" CAIRNS TO THE RESCUE.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The sophomore try-outs brought even a larger number of students to the scene than did the freshman test.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
soarverbUS /sɔːr/
rise rapidly
From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading The sophomore try-outs brought even a larger number of students to the scene than did the freshman test.
sophs
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From this reading About thirty-five sophs essayed to make the team.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The sophomore try-outs brought even a larger number of students to the scene than did the freshman test.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading About thirty-five sophs essayed to make the team.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The sophomore try-outs brought even a larger number of students to the scene than did the freshman test.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The sophomore try-outs brought even a larger number of students to the scene than did the freshman test.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "GENERAL" CAIRNS TO THE RESCUE.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading About thirty-five sophs essayed to make the team.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "GENERAL" CAIRNS TO THE RESCUE.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
try-out
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From this reading None of the aspirants could be classed as poor players, and it took the approving director a trifle longer than at the previous try-out to pick the team.
try-outs
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From this reading The series of try-outs, plus the directorship of Professor Leonard, caused basket ball interest to soar to exceptional heights.
