27
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From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
6
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From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
anew
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
Alton
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From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
Alton's
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From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
BanningnounUS /ˈbænɪŋ/
an official prohibition or edict against something
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
Banning's
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From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading Alton read in this a fear of having the kick blocked and was unprepared for the play that followed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Alton read in this a fear of having the kick blocked and was unprepared for the play that followed.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
foiledadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
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 AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
Gray-and-Gold
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From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
half-back
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From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Alton read in this a fear of having the kick blocked and was unprepared for the play that followed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Alton read in this a fear of having the kick blocked and was unprepared for the play that followed.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
immediately past
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
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 Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
midfieldnoun
(sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse)
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
go across or through
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
pigskinnounUS /ˈpɪɡskɪn/
leather from the skin of swine
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Alton read in this a fear of having the kick blocked and was unprepared for the play that followed.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
quarter-back
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From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
on the contrary
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Alton read in this a fear of having the kick blocked and was unprepared for the play that followed.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
romped
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From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
only a very short time before
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
an educational institution
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
thirty-fouradjective
being four more than thirty
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
thirty-threeadjective
being three more than thirty
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Alton read in this a fear of having the kick blocked and was unprepared for the play that followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
touchdownnounUS /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/
a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
try-at-goal
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From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Banning, however, proved scarcely more formidable than Alton High had been, and on Saturday afternoon the Gray-and-Gold, playing a fairly ragged game herself, romped off with the contest to the tune of 27 to 6.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading Alton read in this a fear of having the kick blocked and was unprepared for the play that followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alton read in this a fear of having the kick blocked and was unprepared for the play that followed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
which person or people
From this reading Two attempts past tackle were foiled and Banning prepared for a try-at-goal, her left half-back, who performed such feats for her, retiring as far as the thirty-three yards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Banning’s touchdown came to her as the result of a clever quarter-back run from midfield to Alton’s thirty-four yards, followed by a forward pass that again gave her her distance and laid the pigskin on the twenty-two.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading AT THE “SIGN OF THE FOOTBALL” Alton expected a rather hard game with Banning High School, which she had succeeded in beating last year by the small margin of two scores to one.
