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From this reading Robinson won in a clean, hard-fought game--11 to 0.
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From this reading Robinson won in a clean, hard-fought game--11 to 0.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Hal played a brilliant game at full-back in that contest, and proved his right to the position.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Robinson won in a clean, hard-fought game--11 to 0.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
one or the other of two
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
failuresnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
full-back
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From this reading Hal played a brilliant game at full-back in that contest, and proved his right to the position.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
the act of departing
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
grimmestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪməst/
superlative of “grim” — not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
Hal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hal played a brilliant game at full-back in that contest, and proved his right to the position.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
hard-foughtadjective
requiring great effort
From this reading Robinson won in a clean, hard-fought game--11 to 0.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hal played a brilliant game at full-back in that contest, and proved his right to the position.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Hal played a brilliant game at full-back in that contest, and proved his right to the position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Hal played a brilliant game at full-back in that contest, and proved his right to the position.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Hal played a brilliant game at full-back in that contest, and proved his right to the position.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Hal played a brilliant game at full-back in that contest, and proved his right to the position.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading Robinson won in a clean, hard-fought game--11 to 0.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
express in words
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hal played a brilliant game at full-back in that contest, and proved his right to the position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
varsitynounUS /ˈvɑːrsɪti/
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Robinson won in a clean, hard-fought game--11 to 0.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “THE RANCH” It is human nature to dwell at length upon our successes and dismiss our failures with a word.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her rival never approached a score in either half, but by the grimmest sort of defensive work she managed to keep the final figures down to half of what they might have been had she gone to pieces for an instant.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The writer has given a chapter to the freshman game, but he is going to tell the story of the varsity contest, which occurred a week later, in a paragraph.
