used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
in addition
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
alumninounUS /əˈlʌmnaɪ/
plural of “alumnus” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
athleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
for the reason that
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
without doubt or question
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
defeatingverbUS /dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “defeat” — win a victory over
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
downingnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
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 JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
JUDD
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From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
the force of workers available
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
used to form the superlative
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
having a point
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
PRACTICESnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
universitiesnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/
plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JUDD PRACTICES FOOTBALL Although Bartlett was one of the smaller colleges of the state, it was also one of the most popular.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Besides, Bartlett had gained a wide reputation and much respect from the larger universities and colleges because of her ability to turn out winning athletic teams.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Proud alumni pointed to the fact that more men, afterwards become great, had graduated from Bartlett than any other college of its size in the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fond hopes were held out by students as well as alumni that, in the near future, Bartlett would clearly demonstrate her superiority in some branch of athletics over the best teams in that part of the country.
but in spite of that
From this reading True, Bartlett had never as yet succeeded in downing the State University or defeating many of the bigger colleges, but she had always given a good account of herself.
