used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
having companions or an escort
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Gleason was at left guard in place of Cupp, the latter being out because of a bad ankle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Stone started at quarter-back and played a good defensive game but was, as usual, slow in getting at the attack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Stone started at quarter-back and played a good defensive game but was, as usual, slow in getting at the attack.
BabenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Gleason was at left guard in place of Cupp, the latter being out because of a bad ankle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
for the reason that
From this reading Gleason was at left guard in place of Cupp, the latter being out because of a bad ankle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Gleason was at left guard in place of Cupp, the latter being out because of a bad ankle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stone started at quarter-back and played a good defensive game but was, as usual, slow in getting at the attack.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
Cupp
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From this reading Gleason was at left guard in place of Cupp, the latter being out because of a bad ankle.
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading Stone started at quarter-back and played a good defensive game but was, as usual, slow in getting at the attack.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Stone started at quarter-back and played a good defensive game but was, as usual, slow in getting at the attack.
Gleason
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From this reading Gleason was at left guard in place of Cupp, the latter being out because of a bad ankle.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Gleason was at left guard in place of Cupp, the latter being out because of a bad ankle.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gleason was at left guard in place of Cupp, the latter being out because of a bad ankle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
and nothing more
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
Kenwood
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From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Gleason was at left guard in place of Cupp, the latter being out because of a bad ankle.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
line-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
attach to a support
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
others
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From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gleason was at left guard in place of Cupp, the latter being out because of a bad ankle.
ParkinsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrkɪnsən/
English surgeon (1755-1824)
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Gleason was at left guard in place of Cupp, the latter being out because of a bad ankle.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
quarter-back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stone started at quarter-back and played a good defensive game but was, as usual, slow in getting at the attack.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
an educational institution
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
SCREENnounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Stone started at quarter-back and played a good defensive game but was, as usual, slow in getting at the attack.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Stone started at quarter-back and played a good defensive game but was, as usual, slow in getting at the attack.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Stone started at quarter-back and played a good defensive game but was, as usual, slow in getting at the attack.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
ten-forty-three
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From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
Upton
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From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Stone started at quarter-back and played a good defensive game but was, as usual, slow in getting at the attack.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
Wansett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dick, of course, went with the squad of twenty-one players that left on the ten-forty-three train, and others of our acquaintance followed after an early dinner, reaching Mount Wansett with just time to reach the field before Babe Upton kicked off.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The line-up for the visitors at the start was, with one exception, what it would be for the Kenwood game a week later.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading ON THE SCREEN Parkinson played Chancellor on the latter’s home field this year, and a good half of the school accompanied the team to Mount Wansett Saturday morning.
