used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I have offended sufficiently already.
Alton's
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From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The in-between was interesting to watch, but it would be dull reading.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The in-between was interesting to watch, but it would be dull reading.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The in-between was interesting to watch, but it would be dull reading.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
fakenounUS /feɪk/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
in-betweenadjective
being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series
From this reading The in-between was interesting to watch, but it would be dull reading.
inflictingverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The in-between was interesting to watch, but it would be dull reading.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
and nothing more
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
immediately past
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
long-sufferingnoun
patient endurance of pain or unhappiness
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
Millard
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From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
MtnounUS /maʊnt/
a radioactive transuranic element
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
mustn't
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From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading I have offended sufficiently already.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
and nothing more
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
by chance
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
an amount of time
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The in-between was interesting to watch, but it would be dull reading.
not used up
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
Renneker
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From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
slashedadjectiveUS /slæʃt/
patterned by having color applied with sweeping strokes
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading I have offended sufficiently already.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The in-between was interesting to watch, but it would be dull reading.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
look attentively
From this reading The in-between was interesting to watch, but it would be dull reading.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides, it was that first period, with a few moments of the second, and the last quarter only that held the high lights.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading VICTORY HARD WON The long-suffering reader mustn’t think that I have any intention of inflicting on him a detailed account of the remaining three periods of that game.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The in-between was interesting to watch, but it would be dull reading.
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 Mt. Millard started the second period on Alton’s sixteen and, perhaps just to show that she could perform the feat against a still bewildered opponent, slashed a back through between Newton and Renneker for three yards on a fake run around end.
