used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
(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 All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Slim frowned.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “Guard?” said Slim in surprise.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
hadn't
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From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Guard?” said Slim in surprise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You mean Johnny stood for it?”
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
MCGRATH
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From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “You mean Johnny stood for it?”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
precisely, exactly
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Guard?” said Slim in surprise.
scrimmagenounUS /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/
(American football) practice play between a football team's squads
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “You mean Johnny stood for it?”
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “Guard?” said Slim in surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
TIPnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A TIP FROM MCGRATH Leonard regretted that Slim hadn’t been at the field during scrimmage that afternoon, for he wanted Slim to know that he had--well, done not so badly.
at the time that
From this reading All he told the other, though, when they met before supper was that Johnny had run out of guards and that he had played at right for awhile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You mean Johnny stood for it?”
