used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
anew
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
gotten under control
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
Cruikshank
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From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
Dakin
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From this reading Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
didn't
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From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
one or the other of two
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
being one more than ten
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
set up or found
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
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 Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
LEONARDnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
Lorimer
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From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
opponent'snounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
possessive form of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
patched-up
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From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
an amount of time
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
pigskinnounUS /ˈpɪɡskɪn/
leather from the skin of swine
From this reading Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
quarterbacknounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərbæk/
(football) the person who plays quarterback
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
scrimmagenounUS /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/
(American football) practice play between a football team's squads
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
TACKLEnounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
TeamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
thumpedverbUS /θʌmpt/
past form of “thump” — move rhythmically
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
two times
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
communicated in words
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
precisely as stated
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Leonard again went in at left tackle and, since he didn’t have Billy Wells and Captain Emerson to oppose him, he managed to do a great deal better.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two teams were very nearly matched, and the ten minute period was nearly over before either secured a chance to score.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
which person or people
From this reading LEONARD MAKES A TACKLE Monday was a day of rest for those who had taken part for any length of time in the Lorimer game, and so the two teams that finally faced each other for a short scrimmage contained much doubtful talent.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Cruikshank, who acted as quarterback and captain of the patched-up eleven on which Leonard found himself, twice thumped the latter on his back and uttered hoarse words of approval.
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 Then A Team got Dakin off tackle for a gallop of sixteen yards, and the pigskin lay close to the opponent’s twenty.
