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From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
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From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
Alton
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From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
CLEWnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
didn't
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From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
don't
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From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
faultlessadjective
without fault or error
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
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 I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
full-period
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From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
Kenly
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From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
marveledverbUS /ˈmɑːrveld/
past form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
perkedverbUS /pɜːrkt/
past form of “perk” — gain or regain energy
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
rejuvenatedverbUS /rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪtɪd/
past form of “rejuvenate” — cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
an educational institution
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
not in physical motion
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
precisely as stated
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JIMMY HAS A CLEW It was a rejuvenated team that met Oak Grove Academy the following afternoon.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Besides, while Oak Grove doubtless did show herself weak in one or two departments, it was still true that she had passed through a successful season, sustaining but one defeat, and that two weeks before she had held Kenly to a 6 to 9 score.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the first full-period game of the season, and the sixty minutes of actual playing time was filled with excitement and, from an Alton point of view at least, pleasure.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading I don’t mean that it played faultless football, for it didn’t, but it had certainly come back wonderfully, and the School, looking on, marveled and perked up and, toward the end of the game, regained its old confidence and belief.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It might have been argued that Oak Grove was, after all, not a very strong opponent, but that argument would have been wasted.
