used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/
plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
Alton
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From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It dwelt heavily on the dramatic aspects and very lightly on the scientific.
Appel
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From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
approvinglyadverbUS /əˈpruːvɪŋli/
in an approving manner
From this reading Even Slim, who had stuck it out for three periods, was mentioned approvingly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading It dwelt heavily on the dramatic aspects and very lightly on the scientific.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
CricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
Doubleay
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From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading It dwelt heavily on the dramatic aspects and very lightly on the scientific.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading It dwelt heavily on the dramatic aspects and very lightly on the scientific.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
epicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
divisible by two
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
Flubdub
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From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
set up or found
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
fulsomeadjectiveUS /ˈfʊlsəm/
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
usually; as a rule
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
Gordon
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From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
GreenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
to a considerable degree
From this reading It dwelt heavily on the dramatic aspects and very lightly on the scientific.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It dwelt heavily on the dramatic aspects and very lightly on the scientific.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
immediately past
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
without good reason
From this reading It dwelt heavily on the dramatic aspects and very lightly on the scientific.
Lorimer
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masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
Menge
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From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Even Slim, who had stuck it out for three periods, was mentioned approvingly.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It dwelt heavily on the dramatic aspects and very lightly on the scientific.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Even Slim, who had stuck it out for three periods, was mentioned approvingly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
win a victory over
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Even Slim, who had stuck it out for three periods, was mentioned approvingly.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
Renneker
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From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
RESEMBLANCEnounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
except for; apart from
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
an educational institution
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading It dwelt heavily on the dramatic aspects and very lightly on the scientific.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Even Slim, who had stuck it out for three periods, was mentioned approvingly.
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
caught or fixed
From this reading Even Slim, who had stuck it out for three periods, was mentioned approvingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Even Slim, who had stuck it out for three periods, was mentioned approvingly.
Thursday'snounUS /ˈθɜːrzdiz/
possessive form of “thursday” — the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
precisely as stated
From this reading It dwelt heavily on the dramatic aspects and very lightly on the scientific.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading A STRANGE RESEMBLANCE The school weekly, _The Doubleay_--more generally referred to as the “_Flubdub_”--was almost epic over the Lorimer game in the following Thursday’s issue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It found, or pretended to find, much encouragement in the masterly way in which the Alton representatives had overcome the enemy’s lead and soared to victory in the last minutes of play.
which person or people
From this reading Even Slim, who had stuck it out for three periods, was mentioned approvingly.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Every one came in for a kind word--every one save the adversaries--and there was even fulsome praise for a few: Captain Emerson and Appel and Cricket Menge and Greenwood and Gordon Renneker.
