used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Everybody in college turned out one Saturday afternoon to witness this elaborate parody.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading There were a dozen doctors, an ambulance, stretcher bearers, trained nurses and the two teams in proper football attire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were a dozen doctors, an ambulance, stretcher bearers, trained nurses and the two teams in proper football attire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
another's
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From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading There were a dozen doctors, an ambulance, stretcher bearers, trained nurses and the two teams in proper football attire.
bearersnounUS /ˈberərz/
plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading There were a dozen doctors, an ambulance, stretcher bearers, trained nurses and the two teams in proper football attire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
burlesquenounUS /bərˈlesk/
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
give encouragement to
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Everybody in college turned out one Saturday afternoon to witness this elaborate parody.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading There were a dozen doctors, an ambulance, stretcher bearers, trained nurses and the two teams in proper football attire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There were a dozen doctors, an ambulance, stretcher bearers, trained nurses and the two teams in proper football attire.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Everybody in college turned out one Saturday afternoon to witness this elaborate parody.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
every person
From this reading Everybody in college turned out one Saturday afternoon to witness this elaborate parody.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
moving swiftly
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
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 THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
Harboard-Snail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
of great significance or value
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading There were a dozen doctors, an ambulance, stretcher bearers, trained nurses and the two teams in proper football attire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Everybody in college turned out one Saturday afternoon to witness this elaborate parody.
parodynounUS /ˈperədi/
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading Everybody in college turned out one Saturday afternoon to witness this elaborate parody.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading There were a dozen doctors, an ambulance, stretcher bearers, trained nurses and the two teams in proper football attire.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
with speed
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Everybody in college turned out one Saturday afternoon to witness this elaborate parody.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
stretchernounUS /ˈstretʃər/
a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
From this reading There were a dozen doctors, an ambulance, stretcher bearers, trained nurses and the two teams in proper football attire.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were a dozen doctors, an ambulance, stretcher bearers, trained nurses and the two teams in proper football attire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Everybody in college turned out one Saturday afternoon to witness this elaborate parody.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading There were a dozen doctors, an ambulance, stretcher bearers, trained nurses and the two teams in proper football attire.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Everybody in college turned out one Saturday afternoon to witness this elaborate parody.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was announced on the bulletin board as the "Harboard-Snail Football Game," and was, in fact, a grand burlesque on a game played not long before between two university teams.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME During those fast flying weeks which tread on one another's heels so rapidly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, came one of the most important events of the season.
which person or people
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Everybody in college turned out one Saturday afternoon to witness this elaborate parody.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Quite half of the Wellington students took part in the affair and those who were not actively engaged were placed in the cheer sections to yell themselves hoarse.
