used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a slow and uninteresting game from the spectators’ standpoint, and the afternoon was scorchingly hot for the last of September.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The next afternoon Parkinson played her first game, with Mapleton School.
a quantity of money
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DICK MAKES AN ENEMY That was on Friday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
wanted intensely
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK MAKES AN ENEMY That was on Friday.
an opposing military force
From this reading DICK MAKES AN ENEMY That was on Friday.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The next afternoon Parkinson played her first game, with Mapleton School.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four ten-minute periods were played and Parkinson managed to run up seventeen points.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading DICK MAKES AN ENEMY That was on Friday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a slow and uninteresting game from the spectators’ standpoint, and the afternoon was scorchingly hot for the last of September.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The next afternoon Parkinson played her first game, with Mapleton School.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next afternoon Parkinson played her first game, with Mapleton School.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was a slow and uninteresting game from the spectators’ standpoint, and the afternoon was scorchingly hot for the last of September.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a slow and uninteresting game from the spectators’ standpoint, and the afternoon was scorchingly hot for the last of September.
and nothing more
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
immediately past
From this reading It was a slow and uninteresting game from the spectators’ standpoint, and the afternoon was scorchingly hot for the last of September.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading DICK MAKES AN ENEMY That was on Friday.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Four ten-minute periods were played and Parkinson managed to run up seventeen points.
Mapleton
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From this reading The next afternoon Parkinson played her first game, with Mapleton School.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next afternoon Parkinson played her first game, with Mapleton School.
not any; not one
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICK MAKES AN ENEMY That was on Friday.
ParkinsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrkɪnsən/
English surgeon (1755-1824)
From this reading The next afternoon Parkinson played her first game, with Mapleton School.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Four ten-minute periods were played and Parkinson managed to run up seventeen points.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The next afternoon Parkinson played her first game, with Mapleton School.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Four ten-minute periods were played and Parkinson managed to run up seventeen points.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Four ten-minute periods were played and Parkinson managed to run up seventeen points.
schedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
an educational institution
From this reading The next afternoon Parkinson played her first game, with Mapleton School.
scorchingly
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From this reading It was a slow and uninteresting game from the spectators’ standpoint, and the afternoon was scorchingly hot for the last of September.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was a slow and uninteresting game from the spectators’ standpoint, and the afternoon was scorchingly hot for the last of September.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading Four ten-minute periods were played and Parkinson managed to run up seventeen points.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It was a slow and uninteresting game from the spectators’ standpoint, and the afternoon was scorchingly hot for the last of September.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading It was a slow and uninteresting game from the spectators’ standpoint, and the afternoon was scorchingly hot for the last of September.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading It was a slow and uninteresting game from the spectators’ standpoint, and the afternoon was scorchingly hot for the last of September.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
ten-minute
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From this reading Four ten-minute periods were played and Parkinson managed to run up seventeen points.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DICK MAKES AN ENEMY That was on Friday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next afternoon Parkinson played her first game, with Mapleton School.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading It was a slow and uninteresting game from the spectators’ standpoint, and the afternoon was scorchingly hot for the last of September.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Four ten-minute periods were played and Parkinson managed to run up seventeen points.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK MAKES AN ENEMY That was on Friday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four ten-minute periods were played and Parkinson managed to run up seventeen points.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next afternoon Parkinson played her first game, with Mapleton School.
a late time of life
From this reading Mapleton had started the Parkinson schedule for several years, invariably providing just the amount of fight desired, and today was no exception to the established rule.
